Lead Pharmacy Technician

PharMerica; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Health, dental, vision and life保险

Company paid STD and LTD

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

401k

Paid-time off

Tuition reimbursement

Non-retail/Closed-door environment

Job summary

PharMerica, affiliated with BrightSpring Health Services Corporation, operates a non-retail, closed-door pharmacy serving long-term care and senior living clients nationwide. This role supports a high-growth environment with advancement opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

The position involves coordinating Pharmacy Technicians, overseeing workflows, and ensuring regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality patient care in a non-retail setting.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in an LTC pharmacy setting is preferred.
• Basic understanding of drugs, medication terminology, and metric system; ability to operate a computer.

Responsibilities

• Participates in orientation, training, competency assessment, and evaluation of Pharmacy Technicians.
• Monitors workflow and reassigns Pharmacy Technicians as needed.
• Prepares Pharmacy Technician schedules to meet the needs of the pharmacy.
• Fills prescription items and packages medications for dispensing and delivery, meeting accuracy and productivity standards.
• Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments, potentially non-sterile compounding.
• Ensure technician adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

Skills

Drug knowledge

Computer skills

Metric system

Education

HS diploma

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Our Company

PharMerica

Overview

Join our Pharmacy Alternatives team! Pharmacy Alternatives is a closed-door pharmacy where you can focus on fulfilling the pharmaceutical needs of our long-term care and senior living clients. We offer anon-retail pharmacy environment. Our organization is in high growth mode, which means advancement opportunities for individuals who are looking for career progression!

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 9am-6pm

We offer:

DailyPay

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits

Company paid STD and LTD

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

401k

Paid-time off

Tuition reimbursement

Non-retail/Closed-door environment

Our Pharmacy group focuses on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, and other specialized care centers nationwide. If your passion is service excellence and top-quality care

Responsibilities

• Participates in orientation, training, competency assessment, and evaluation of Pharmacy Technicians.
• Monitors work flow and reassigns Pharmacy Technicians as needed.
• Prepares Pharmacy Technician schedules to meet the needs of the pharmacy.
• 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.
• Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments, which may include non-sterile compounding.
• May perform the following:
  • Works in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room
  • Works with automated machines 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).
• Communicates with internal and external customers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Ensure technician adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Each essential function is required, although reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Education/Learning Experience
• Required: HS diploma or equivalent
• Work Experience
• Required: Experience in an LTC pharmacy setting
• Desired: Prior supervisory experience
• Skills/Knowledge
• Required: Basic understanding of drugs, medication terminology, and metric system; ability to operate a computer.
• Desired: Workflow management skills; scheduling skills; performance management

About our Line of Business

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.

Salary Range

USD $25.00 - $28.00 / Hour