UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA is welcoming a full-time Pharmacy Technician, Associate to serve evening/night shift (7:00PM to 7:00AM). This opportunity offers flexible scheduling, with weekend and holiday work required. You will have the chance to cross-train across various pharmacy technician responsibilities and work with state-of-the-art automation in central pharmacy for unit doses and IV compounding. UPMC Hamot offers comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and career growth potential. Join our dedicated team and make an impact in providing exceptional pharmaceutical care to our patients!

In this role, there will be the opportunity to -

• Prepare sterile and nonsterile medications, including cytotoxic and hazardous drugs, using proper aseptic techniques.

• Procure and manage inventory levels in pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated carousels, and dispensing machines.

• Retrieve discontinued medications, returning and processing them per pharmacy protocols.

• Distribute medications, including emergency carts, cassettes, and controlled substances, in compliance with policies and regulations.

• Maintain accurate and secure storage of medications in compliance with regulatory guidelines (Department of Health, Joint Commission, State Board of Pharmacy).

• Assist in training pharmacy personnel and students, ensuring adherence to operational procedures.

• Comply with Federal and State laws (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA) and regulatory requirements such as CMS and PBM contracting.

• Maintain controlled substance records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Federal, State, and Department regulations.

Required

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required AND one of the following:

• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program

• Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience

• Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System

• Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program and in good standing

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

N/A

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran