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Pharmacy Technician, Associate – ST Health Shadyside

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Day Job

PostedDecember 15, 2025

Pay$19.60–$30.25 / hr

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About this role

ST Health Shadyside is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Technician, Associate to join their growing team!

 

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Pharmacy Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.


The Pharmacy Technician, Associate provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the ST Health Health System by assisting with the sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, medication filling, and medication distribution. These services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Individuals in the Pharmacy Technician, Associate position are cross-trained to work in multiple department areas. Core Responsibilities include operating pharmacy automation as part of drug dispensing/distribution, drug delivery, compounding and preparation of sterile and no-sterile medications, completion of medication history/reconciliation, and supporting the pharmacists through triage, filling, handling/delivering of medications.

 

Sign-on bonus details:

  • $5,000 with a 2-year commitment to ST Health



Responsibilities:

Filling:

  • Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
  • Assist in the preparation of the proper oral and injectable medications (including intravenous admixtures and TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition)) for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time. Use proper technique in the preparation of medications.
  • Consistently has the ability to work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g. chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique.

Distribution:

  • Participate in the distribution of medication including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts and the delivery of controlled substances per department policy and state and federal requirements.
  • Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
  • Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during medication distribution process.

General: 

  • Ensure that all medications in all areas have been safely and securely stored according to Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
  • Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.  Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
  • Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
  • Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels on daily basis in applicable areas such pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines.  Maintain and update automated med stations, unit and department stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts.
  • Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances.
  • Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances.  Assure that all such drugs are stored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State, and Department Regulations.

 

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

  • Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program
  • Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience
  • Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the ST Health Health System
  • Enrollment in a college program and in good standing

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  • Act 34


ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$19.60–$30.25 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Pharmacy Technician, Associate - ST Health Shadyside

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Pharmacy
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Shadyside
- Pay: $19.60–$30.25 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-15T01:15:16.45Z

## Description

##### **ST Health Shadyside is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Technician, Associate to join their growing team!**

***Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Pharmacy Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.***
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    On-site

Where you’ll work

Pittsburgh, PA

A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • Pepper Health Shadyside
  • Pepper Health Passavant
  • Pepper Health Children's
  • Pepper Health Rehab Services
  • Pepper Health at Home

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Devin R., Lead MRI Technologist

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.

Devin R.Lead MRI Technologist — joined as a tech

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. Director of Nursing

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

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    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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