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Pharmacy Technician, Associate Rx Partners (Altoona)

  • AltoonaPA
  • Casual
  • On-site
  • Day Job

PostedJanuary 28, 2026

Pay$18.79–$28.03 / hr

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About this role

ST Health Rx Partners is looking for a casual Pharmacy Technician to join their dedicated team at their Mt. City Pharmacy location in Altoona, PA.

The Pharmacy Technician, Associate provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the ST Health Health System by assisting with the sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, medication filling, and medication distribution. The Pharmacy Technician, Associate services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

This is a casual status position, working 1-2 shifts per week, as well as occasional PRN coverage for staff PTO.

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 the proper oral and injectable medications (including intravenous admixtures and TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition)) for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time. Use proper technique in the preparation of medications.
  • Filling: Consistently has the ability to work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g. chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique. 
  • Distribution: Participate in the distribution of medication including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts and the delivery of controlled substances per department policy and state and federal requirements 
  • Distribution: Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area. 
  • Distribution: Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during medication distribution process. 
  • Investigational: Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
  • General: Provide and received information (via telephone, person-to-person, or written) to hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Refer all drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists. 
  • General: Ensure that all medications in all areas have been safely and securely stored according to Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations. 
  • General: Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment. 
  • General: Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units. 
  • General: Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records. 
  • General: Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc. 
  • General: finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedures 
  • General: comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS. 
  • General: Maintain all patient information and records. Maintain the pharmacy computer system as required. 
  • General: Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels on daily basis in applicable areas such pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines. 
  • General: Maintain and update automated med stations, unit and department stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts.
  • General: Assist in the training of pharmacy personnel and students.
  • General: Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances. 
  • General: Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances. Assure that all such drugs are stored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State, and Department Regulations. 
  • General: Participate in departmental quality improvement activities in order to continually improve and evaluate pharmaceutical care as reflected by operational and patient care indicators. 
  • Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job. 
  • *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. 
  • *Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Completion of 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 experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the ST Health Health System
  • Enrollment in a college program and in good standing

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ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$18.79–$28.03 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Pharmacy Technician, Associate Rx Partners (Altoona)

- Location: Altoona, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Casual
- Category: Pharmacy
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: Community Pharmacy
- Pay: $18.79–$28.03 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-01-28T15:45:17.49Z

## Description

ST Health Rx Partners is looking for a casual Pharmacy Technician to join their dedicated team at their Mt. City Pharmacy location in Altoona, PA.

The Pharmacy Technician, Associate provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the ST Health Health System by assisting with the sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, medication filling, and medication distribution. The Pharmacy Technician, Associate services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Casual

  • Workplace

    On-site

Where you’ll work

Altoona, PA

A close-knit central-PA community in the Allegheny foothills, home to our Altoona hospital and a growing surgical program — where nurses know their patients by name and the mountains are twenty minutes away.

About working in Altoona
  • Pepper Health Altoona
  • Altoona Surgical Pavilion

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Rosa M., Surgical Trauma RN

The fellowship paired me with preceptors who had decades on the unit. A year in, I was confident taking the sickest patients on the floor.

Rosa M.Surgical Trauma RN · Clinician Fellow alum

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. Director of Nursing

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

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    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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