Lead Pharmacy Technician

BrightSpring Health Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Shift Differential

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

PharMerica in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician to supervise onboarding of new LTC facilities and coordinate data transfer into PharMerica's systems.

You will lead onboarding technicians, manage schedules, and ensure accurate medication data entry and compliance with regulations, supporting a smooth go-live.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in an LTC pharmacy setting required.
• Prior supervisory experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participates in orientation, training, and evaluation of Pharmacy Technicians.
• Monitors workflow and reassigns technicians as needed.
• Prepares technician schedules to meet pharmacy needs.
• Fills prescriptions and packages meds for dispensing and delivery with accuracy.
• Assists with non-sterile compounding as needed.
• Ensures adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Onboarding coordination

Leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

LTC400/Frameworks

Job description

Our Company

PharMerica

Overview

PharMerica is hiring a Lead Pharmacy Technician in Raleigh, NC!

Come grow your career with PharMerica's closed-door, non-retail pharmacy team-where you can make a meaningful impact supporting long-term care and senior living communities. In this role, you'll lead and support the onboarding of new client facilities, ensuring a smooth and accurate transition into PharMerica's pharmacy systems.

Our Lead Pharmacy Technician will support our onboarding Pharmacy Technicians in implementing new business by coordinating, building, and validating facility data within PharMerica's LTC400/Frameworks system. This role acts as a liaison between pharmacy operations, client facilities, and internal teams to ensure a seamless go-live experience.

Schedule: Friday - Monday 9:00am - 6:30pm

Location: 4924 Green Rd., Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27616

Benefits and perks for you!

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Company Paid Time Off*
• Shift Differential
• DailyPay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee wellness and discount programs

*Benefits may vary by employment status

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:o Works in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Roomo Works with automated machines to prepack drugs. o Manages inventory functions such as monitoring pharmaceutical levels and identify expired medications, managing to the pharmacy standard for Days on Hand. o Inputs patient data and medication orders into a computer system to produce labels (data entry). o Mixes/packages IV medications, sanitizes IV room, equipment and hood.o 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.