UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA is welcoming a full-time Pharmacy Technician, Associate to serve variable day and evening shifts with rotating weekend and holidays. 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, career growth potential, and a sign-on bonus to eligible teammates of up to $5,000. 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