Pharmacy Tech Trainee - Day/Night Shifts, Union Benefits

UPMC; Fairview Township (York County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Pharmacy Tech Trainee to support the proper storage and distribution of drugs under pharmacist supervision. This full-time role includes alternating day and night shifts (two 8-hour and two 12-hour shifts per week) with every other weekend and holiday rotation.

You will assist pharmacists, fill floor stock, label bulk drugs, perform basic calculations, and help with automated dispensing cabinets while maintaining daily reports and compliance with safety standards.

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.
• 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.

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Pharmacy Tech Trainee to support the proper storage and distribution of drugs under pharmacist supervision. This full-time role includes alternating day and night shifts (two 8-hour and two 12-hour shifts per week) with every other weekend and holiday rotation.

You will assist pharmacists, fill floor stock, label bulk drugs, perform basic calculations, and help with automated dispensing cabinets while maintaining daily reports and compliance with safety standards.