Pharmacy Technician – Sterile Prep & Chemotherapy Support

UPMC Senior Communities; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Chartwell in Altoona, PA is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to assist with sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, filling, and distribution within the UPMC Health System. This role supports inventory management, quality assurance, and patient care, with four 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday and rotating weekends/holidays.

Benefits include a generous rewards package and a $5,000 sign-on bonus; candidates must complete accredited technician training and meet regulatory

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy technician program completion preferred.
• Six months of pharmacy technician experience or related role beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Sterile and nonsterile medication preparation using aseptic technique.
• Procure and maintain adequate medication inventory daily.
• Distribute medications and assist with medication cassettes and carts.
• Assist in training pharmacy personnel and students.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations (HIPAA, OSHA) and state/federal rules.
• Prepare oral and injectable medications including IV admixtures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited pharmacy technician program

Six months of pharmacy technician experience

Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program

Job description

UPMC Chartwell in Altoona, PA is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to assist with sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, filling, and distribution within the UPMC Health System. This role supports inventory management, quality assurance, and patient care, with four 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday and rotating weekends/holidays.

Benefits include a generous rewards package and a $5,000 sign-on bonus; candidates must complete accredited technician training and meet regulatory