Pharmacy Tech Trainee: Start Your Pharmacy Career

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

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.