Pharmacy Tech Trainee

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is hiring a Pharmacy Tech Trainee to join our team in Pennsylvania. The role supports drug storage, distribution, labeling, and routine tasks under pharmacist supervision.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and PA registration as Pharmacy Technician Trainee, with the potential to advance to Pharmacy Technician I after training completion. Weekend/holiday rotations apply as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must register with PA as Pharmacy Technician Trainee and complete training to advance.
• Familiarity with typewriter keyboard and basic computer systems.
• Licensure/clearances: Act 34 may be required.

Responsibilities

• Select drugs from stock for orders under pharmacist supervision.
• Prepare correct labeling for bulk drugs and interpret orders accurately.
• Perform basic pharmaceutical calculations and ensure sterile prep is performed aseptically.
• Assist pharmacists and maintain daily storage/receipts and reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Numeracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Pharmacy Technician Trainee registration

Tools

Pharmacy Information Systems

Job description

Pharmacy Tech Trainee

Full-time, Day/Night Shift, (2) 8-hour shifts, (2) 12-hour shifts per week. 8-hour shifts are 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM and 12-hour shifts are 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM. Every other weekend and holiday rotation.

AFSCME - Union

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:

• Selects drugs from stock in proper dose, dosage form, and quantity as ordered by physician under direct supervision of a pharmacist. Repackages drugs into unit-of-use containers.

• Prepare correct labeling for bulk drugs. Correctly interpret physician orders and can distinguish between pharmaceutical orders, laboratory tests, radiology, nursing, and other orders. Basic understanding of the concept of physical stability and chemical stability as it relates to parenteral pharmaceuticals.

• Perform basic pharmaceutical calculations. Understands microbial contamination and exhibits Aseptic Technique while preparing sterile pharmaceutical products. Accurately fills floor stock requests.

• Perform monthly medication storage area inspections. Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Formal Training Required:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Must register with the State of Pennsylvania as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee and complete the training program to move to a Pharmacy Technician I.

Experience Required:

• 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.

Experience Preferred:

• Previous pharmacy experience preferred.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran