Pharmacy Technician — $5K Sign-On Bonus & Sterile Prep

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

UPMC Chartwell in Altoona, PA is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to provide pharmaceutical care across sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, filling, and distribution within the UPMC Health System. The role emphasizes aseptic technique, inventory control, and compliance with health regulations.

This position operates four 10-hour shifts per week (Mon-Fri) with rotating weekends/holidays and a schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Sterile and nonsterile medication preparation using aseptic technique.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels in pharmacy stock rooms and automated systems.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy.
• Assist in training pharmacy personnel and students.

Responsibilities

• Filling: prepare sterile and nonsterile medications, including cytotoxic and hazardous drugs, with aseptic technique.
• General: procure and maintain inventory daily in pharmacy areas and automated dispensing systems.
• Distribution: retrieve discontinued medications and return them to the proper area per policy.
• Filling: prepare oral and injectable medications for administration.
• General: maintain documentation and patient information in the pharmacy system.

Job description

UPMC Chartwell in Altoona, PA is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to provide pharmaceutical care across sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, filling, and distribution within the UPMC Health System. The role emphasizes aseptic technique, inventory control, and compliance with health regulations.

This position operates four 10-hour shifts per week (Mon-Fri) with rotating weekends/holidays and a schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.