Pharmacy Technician I at UPMC

Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmaceutical Calculations, Drug Storage, Medication Distribution, Labeling, Aseptic Technique, Microbial Contamination, Pharmacy Information Systems, Drug Repackaging, Interpreting Physician Orders, Medication Inspections, Floor Stock Management, Unit-Dose Products, Drug Returns, Patient Care, Pharmacist Assistance, Basic Understanding of Stability

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Pharmacy Technician I Full-time, Day/Night Shift, (2) 8-hour shifts and (2) 12-hour shifts per week. Hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, 7:00 am - 7:30 pm, or 7:00 pm - 7:30 am. Every other weekend and on rotating holidays. AFSCME - Union Posted: December 26, 2025 Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 for a 2-year commitment! Purpose: Responsible for the proper storage and distribution of drugs; receives and accounts for drugs coming from all vendors. Delivers medications to patient care and other areas; picks up drug returns and applicable paperwork; and puts all returned unit-dose products back to proper receipts. Responsible for filling patient drug boxes, floor stock orders, and automated dispensing cabinets. Assists Pharmacists as directed. Maintains daily report. Responsibilities: Accurately fills floor stock request. Prepare correct labeling for bulk drugs. Perform basic pharmaceutical calculations. Basic understanding of the concept of physical stability and chemical stability as it relates to parenteral pharmaceuticals. Correctly interpret physician orders and can distinguish between pharmaceutical orders, laboratory tests, radiology, nursing, and other orders. Perform monthly medication storage area inspections. Selects drugs from stock in proper dose, dosage form, and quantity as ordered by the physician under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Understands microbial contamination and exhibits Aseptic Technique while preparing sterile pharmaceutical products. Repackages drugs into a unit-of-use container. Education and Formal Training Required: High school graduate or equivalent required. Previous pharmacy experience preferred. Must be familiar with a typewriter keyboard and demonstrate the ability by producing a neat, accurate, and legible copy. The candidate must have the ability to adapt to the computerized Pharmacy Information Systems utilized. The candidate must demonstrate initiative and good judgment. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for the proper storage and distribution of drugs, including filling patient drug boxes and assisting pharmacists as directed. They also maintain daily reports and perform inspections of medication storage areas.