Travel Pharmacy Tech in Pittsburgh, PA

Key Responsibilities Prepare and dispense medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, including picking up drug orders from nursing stations and delivering medications to the appropriate patient care areas. Manage drug inventory in accordance with the Drug Formulary, including ordering, receiving, storage, and restocking of unit dose medication boxes and general pharmacy stock.

Job Title

Pharmacy Technician

Location

Pennsylvania

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, including picking up drug orders from nursing stations and delivering medications to the appropriate patient care areas
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding in compliance with USP 795, 797, and 800 standards, including aseptic transfer of medications from ampules and vials into syringes and IV bags
• Maintain accurate records for controlled substances, narcotics sign-out logs, medication administration records, and all pharmacy financial and quality improvement documentation
• Manage drug inventory in accordance with the Drug Formulary, including ordering, receiving, storage, and restocking of unit dose medication boxes and general pharmacy stock
• Assist with accurate billing and crediting of patient medications and participate in semi-annual pharmacy inventory
• Conduct monthly inspections of patient care units and other areas where drugs are dispensed, administered, or stored, and promote a high standard of patient and employee safety

Required Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy Technician licensure or registration as required by the state of Pennsylvania
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with USP 795, 797, and 800 guidelines
• Proficiency in reading, analyzing, compounding, and recording information based on Master Formulation Records
• Demonstrated ability to apply aseptic technique for sterile compounding and IV admixture preparation
• All required training, licensures, CEUs, and in-services must be current

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a hospital or inpatient pharmacy setting
• Familiarity with unit dose dispensing systems and controlled substance management procedures
• Experience participating in pharmacy quality improvement initiatives and inventory management

Why Join Us

• Work within a structured, safety-focused environment that prioritizes both patient care and employee well-being
• Gain hands-on experience in a full-service inpatient pharmacy with exposure to sterile compounding, controlled substance management, and quality improvement processes