Pharmacy Tech Trainee — Day/Night Shifts, Union Role

UPMC Senior Communities; Penn (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Senior Communities is seeking a Pharmacy Tech Trainee to support drug storage, distribution, and patient care areas under pharmacist supervision. Responsibilities include labeling, assembling unit-dose prescriptions, and assisting with daily reports in a hospital-adjacent setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and PA registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, with potential progression to Pharmacy Technician I after training completion.

Qualifications

• 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 with typewriter keyboard and ability to produce neat, accurate copies.
• Ability to adapt to computerized Pharmacy Information Systems.
• Demonstrates initiative and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Select drugs from stock in proper dose under supervision of a pharmacist.
• Prepare correct labeling for bulk drugs and interpret orders.
• Perform basic pharmaceutical calculations and prepare sterile products with aseptic technique.
• Fills floor stock requests and assists with monthly inspections.
• Maintain daily reports and support drug storage and distribution.

Skills

Typing/Keyboard skills

Computer systems familiarity

Initiative & judgment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy Information Systems

Job description

UPMC Senior Communities is seeking a Pharmacy Tech Trainee to support drug storage, distribution, and patient care areas under pharmacist supervision. Responsibilities include labeling, assembling unit-dose prescriptions, and assisting with daily reports in a hospital-adjacent setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and PA registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, with potential progression to Pharmacy Technician I after training completion.