Lead Pharmacy Technician

Pharmerica; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Health benefits

STD/LTD paid by employer

Tuition assistance

Employee discount

401k

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Non-retail/Closed-door environment

Job summary

PharMerica is recruiting for a Pharmacy Supervisor in Columbus, OH. This role oversees pharmacy technicians in a closed-door, non-retail setting, ensuring efficient workflow and regulatory compliance.

You will monitor staffing, manage schedules, and support accurate dispensing for long-term care facilities, while leading a team and driving quality patient care.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in long-term care pharmacy settings is required.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in orientation, training, competency assessment, and evaluation of Pharmacy Technicians.
• Monitors workflow and reassigns Pharmacy Technicians as needed.
• Prepares Technician schedules to meet pharmacy needs.
• Fills prescriptions and prepares medications, including non-sterile compounding.
• Works with controlled drugs and uses automated machines for prepacking.
• Manages inventory and monitors drug levels and expirations.
• Inputs data into systems to generate labels and handles IV medications.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Performs other tasks as assigned and adheres to Company policies.

Skills

LTC pharmacy experience

Supervisory experience

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our Company

PharMerica

Join our PharMerica team!

PharMerica 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 a non-retail pharmacy environment. Our organization is in high growth mode, which means advancement opportunities for individuals who are looking for career progression!

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

If your passion is service excellence and top-quality care come join our team!

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.
• Performs 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 .