Pharmacy Technician

PharMerica

 

Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you’ll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference! 

 

Shift:Tuesday - Friday 10:30am - 8:30pm  Medical terminology/pharmacy experience is preferred and not required. 

 

• →Fills prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy, packaging medications for dispensing and for delivery, meeting the accuracy and productivity standards of the pharmacy
• →Labels products appropriately, including cautionary or auxiliary labels
• →Participates in the periodic inventory of the pharmacy
• →May check in drugs and supplies, stock shelves and remove out-of-date items from the inventory
• →Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments, which may include non-sterile compounding
• →Communicates with internal and external customers in a pleasant and professional manner
• →May process returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction
• →Assists in the training of new employees
• →Also performs at least one of the following:
  • →Works in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room;
  • →Works with automated machine to prepack drugs;
  • →Manages inventory functions such as monitoring pharmaceutical levels and identify expired medications, managing to the pharmacy standard for Days on Hand;
  • →Inputs patient data and medication orders into a computer system to produce labels (data entry);
  • →Mixes/packages IV medications, sanitizes IV room, equipment and hood
• →Services facility-based medication dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow)
• →Performs other tasks as assigned

• Required:  High School diploma or equivalent.  Experience in a pharmacy setting and with medical terminology.  Ability to operate a computer; ability to recognize and identify medications.  Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, effective oral communication.  Pharmacy Technician license (as required by state).  
• Desired:  Long Term Care pharmacy experience & National Pharmacy Technician License. 

PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success. For more information, visit www.pharmerica.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.