Pharmacy Technician I at UPMC

Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmaceutical Calculations, Drug Storage, Drug Distribution, Labeling, Aseptic Technique, Microbial Contamination, Pharmacy Information Systems, Initiative, Good Judgment, Interpreting Physician Orders, Medication Inspections, Repackaging Drugs, Floor Stock Requests, Unit-Dose Products, Drug Returns, Patient Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Pharmacy Technician I Full-time, Day/Night Shift, two 8 hour and two 12 hour shifts per week. Shifts: 7am - 3:30pm, 7am - 7:30pm, or 7pm - 7:30am —rotating Weekends and Holidays. AFSCME - Union Posted: 11/7/2025 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 drugs 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 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 physician under direct supervision of a pharmacist. Understands microbial contamination and exhibits Aseptic Technique while preparing sterile pharmaceutical products. Repackages drugs into unit of use container. Education and Formal Training Required: High school graduate or equivalent required. Experience Required: Prefer previous pharmacy experience Must be familiar with typewriter keyboard and demonstrate the ability by producing a neat, accurate and legible copy. Individual must have ability to adapt to the computerized Pharmacy Information Systems utilized. Individual 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 receiving and accounting for drugs from vendors. They assist pharmacists, fill patient drug boxes, and maintain daily reports.