Pharmacy Technician I

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Union AFSCME

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to support drug storage and distribution, deliver medications, and assist pharmacists. The role requires basic pharmaceutical knowledge, accuracy with labeling, and familiarity with Pharmacy Information Systems.

Responsibilities include filling floor stock, performing calculations, and maintaining aseptic technique. Union affiliation AFSCME applies; sign-on bonus offered for a 2-year commitment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent required, and one of the following: accredited technician program, six months of experience, or enrollment in a pharmacy program under good standing.
• Familiarity with a typewriter keyboard and ability to produce neat, accurate copies.
• Ability to adapt to computerized Pharmacy Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fills floor stock requests.
• Prepare correct labeling for bulk drugs.
• Perform basic pharmaceutical calculations.
• Understand stability concepts related to parenteral products.
• Interpret physician orders and distinguish between orders and other documents.
• Perform monthly medication storage area inspections.
• Select drugs from stock with correct dosage as ordered under pharmacist supervision.
• Maintain aseptic technique when preparing sterile products.
• Repackage drugs into unit-of-use containers.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Basic math

Aseptic technique

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited pharmacy technician program

Undergraduate pharmacy program (enrolled)

PA State Board of Pharmacy registration

Job description

Pharmacy Technician I

Full-time, Day/Night Shift, (2) 8-hour shifts and (2) 12-hour shifts per week. Hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, 7:00 am - 7:30 pm, or 7:00 pm - 7:30 am. Every other weekend and on rotating holidays.

AFSCME - Union

Posted: August 27, 2026

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 for a 2-year commitment!

Purpose:

Responsible for the proper storage and distribution of drugs; receives and accounts for drugs coming from all vendors. Delivers medications to patient care and other areas; picks up drug returns and applicable paperwork; and puts all returned unit-dose products back to proper receipts. Responsible for filling patient drug boxes, floor stock orders, and automated dispensing cabinets. Assists Pharmacists as directed. Maintains daily report.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately fills floor stock request.
• Prepare correct labeling for bulk drugs.
• Perform basic pharmaceutical calculations.
• Basic understanding of the concept of physical stability and chemical stability as it relates to parenteral pharmaceuticals.
• Correctly interpret physician orders and can distinguish between pharmaceutical orders, laboratory tests, radiology, nursing, and other orders.
• Perform monthly medication storage area inspections.
• Selects drugs from stock in proper dose, dosage form, and quantity as ordered by the physician under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Understands microbial contamination and exhibits Aseptic Technique while preparing sterile pharmaceutical products.
• Repackages drugs into a unit-of-use container.
• Education and Formal Training Required: Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent required, and one of the following:
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program
• Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience
• Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Technician Assistant or Trainee within the UPMC Health System
• Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program and in good standing
• Experience Required: Must be familiar with a typewriter keyboard and demonstrate the ability by producing a neat, accurate, and legible copy.
• The individual must have the ability to adapt to the computerized Pharmacy Information Systems utilized.
• The individual must demonstrate initiative and good judgment.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration is required for all PA locations
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran