Pharmacy Technician Trainee – $5k Sign-On & Growth Path

UPMC Senior Communities; Oakdale (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 Pennsylvania is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee to assist with organizing, stocking, and distributing medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered ($3,000 upfront and $2,000 after promotion). The role operates on three rotating shifts (8:00–4:30, 6:30–3:00, 12:30–9:00) with every third weekend. UPMC provides comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• For PA- Register as a Pharmacy Trainee with the State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide and receive information to hospital personnel, patients and visitors; refer drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.
• Finalize sales using cash register and follow cash handling policies.
• Distribute medication including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts and the delivery of controlled substances per department policy and state and federal requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of the proper oral medications for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time.
• Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices.
• Ensure that all medications in all areas have been safely and securely stored according to regulations.
• Maintain all pertinent documentation such as eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs.
• Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
• Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
• Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships during medication distribution process.
• Use computer systems to process and maintain all patient information and records.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UPMC Chartwell in Pennsylvania is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee to assist with organizing, stocking, and distributing medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered ($3,000 upfront and $2,000 after promotion). The role operates on three rotating shifts (8:00–4:30, 6:30–3:00, 12:30–9:00) with every third weekend. UPMC provides comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.