Pharmacy Technician I at UPMC

Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmaceutical Calculations, Aseptic Technique, Medication Distribution, Pharmacy Information Systems, Drug Labeling, Inventory Management, Sterile Product Preparation, Physician Order Interpretation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Pharmacy Technician I Full-time, Night Shift, 3 nights on, 1 off, 3 nights on, 7 days off. Hours are 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM—rotating Weekends and Holidays. AFSCME - Union Posted: May 5, 2026 We now offer a Night Program – if qualified, you could receive an additional $2 per hour on top of our current off-shift differential ($1.60). Must have 6 months of UPMC experience to qualify and must commit to working all full-time shifts, including night shifts. 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 reports. Responsibilities: Accurately fills floor stock requests. 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 the proper dose, dosage form, and quantity as ordered by a 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 Diploma or GED 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 individual must have the ability to adapt to the computerized Pharmacy Information Systems utilized. The individual must demonstrate initiative and good judgment. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

Responsible for the proper storage, distribution, and filling of medications for patient care and automated dispensing cabinets. Assists pharmacists and maintains daily reports while ensuring accurate labeling and delivery of drugs.