Pharmacy Technician – Day Shift, $5K Sign-On Bonus

UPMC Senior Communities; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Community Pharmacy at McKeesport is seeking a Pharmacy Technician/Trainee with strong customer service to join the outpatient pharmacy team. The role supports filling, preparing medications, sterile product work, and accurate distribution for patients leaving the hospital and those visiting for clinics.

This position offers daylight hours, Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm, with Sundays and holidays off and every other Saturday 10am–4pm. Pennsylvania licensure requirements apply per location.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Trainee: Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required. This title is intended for candidates with no previous pharmacy experience.
• Pharmacy Technician: Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with one of: accredited technician program; six months’ experience; six months as Pharmacy Assistant within UPMC Health System; or enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program.

Responsibilities

• Filling: Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
• Filling: Assist in the preparation of oral and injectable medications for administration at the appropriate time using proper technique.
• Filling: Work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using proper aseptic technique.
• Distribution: Participate in distribution of medication including cassettes, emergency carts and delivery of controlled substances.
• General: Provide and receive information to hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Refer all drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy technician program (preferred)

Job description

UPMC Community Pharmacy at McKeesport is seeking a Pharmacy Technician/Trainee with strong customer service to join the outpatient pharmacy team. The role supports filling, preparing medications, sterile product work, and accurate distribution for patients leaving the hospital and those visiting for clinics.

This position offers daylight hours, Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm, with Sundays and holidays off and every other Saturday 10am–4pm. Pennsylvania licensure requirements apply per location.