Pharmacy Technician I

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Night shift differential

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I for the Night Program in Altoona, PA. This full-time night-shift role includes 3 twelve-hour shifts per week with a rotating schedule and weekend/holiday rotation. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for a 2-year commitment.

Responsibilities include storage and distribution of drugs, delivering medications, assisting pharmacists, and maintaining daily reports. Requires high school diploma and pharmacy technician training or experience within UPMC systems.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program.
• Six months of pharmacy technician experience required.
• Six months of experience as Pharmacy Technician Assistant or Trainee within the UPMC Health System.
• Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program and in good standing.
• PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration is required for PA locations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fills floor stock request.
• Prepare correct labeling for bulk drugs.
• Perform basic pharmaceutical calculations.
• Understand stability concepts related to parenteral pharmaceuticals.
• Interpret physician orders and distinguish between orders.
• Perform monthly medication storage area inspections.
• Select drugs from stock in proper dose, dosage form, and quantity under pharmacist supervision.
• Maintain aseptic technique when preparing sterile products.
• Repackage drugs into unit-of-use containers.

Skills

Pharmacy software

Typewriter keyboard familiarity

Basic pharmaceutical calculations

Education

Accredited pharmacy technician program

Six months of pharmacy tech experience

Six months as Pharmacy Tech Assistant or Trainee within UPMC

Enrollment in undergraduate pharmacy program

Tools

Pharmacy Information Systems

Job description

Pharmacy Technician I

Full-time, Night Shift, (3) 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, 3 nights on, 1 night off, 3 nights on, 7 days off. Every other weekend and on rotating holidays.

AFSCME - Union

Posted: September 30th, 2026

We now offer a Night Program - if qualified, you could receive an additional $2 per hour on top of our current off-shift differential ($1.60). Must have 6 months of UPMC experience to qualify and must commit to working all full-time shifts, including night shifts.

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