Lead Pharmacy Technician

PharMerica; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA & FSA

Tuition Discounts

401(k)

Company Paid Time Off

Shift Differential

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Wellness & Discounts

Job summary

PharMerica in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician to oversee onboarding of new LTC facilities and coordinate data integration into PharMerica’s LTC400/Frameworks systems.

You will lead onboarding technicians, ensure accuracy, schedule coverage, and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, delivering reliable go-lives and high-quality medication services for long-term care clients.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Experience in an LTC pharmacy setting
• Prior supervisory experience (desired)
• Basic understanding of drugs, terminology, and metric system
• Ability to operate a computer

Responsibilities

• Participates in onboarding orientation, training, and competency assessment
• Monitors workflow and reassigns technicians as needed
• Prepares schedules to meet pharmacy needs
• Fills prescriptions and prepares medications for dispensing/delivery
• Handles non-sterile compounding and IV-related tasks
• Manages controlled substances room and automated packaging
• Maintains inventory levels and flags expired meds
• Inputs patient data and orders into the computer system
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Skills

Drug knowledge

Computer literacy

Workflow management

Scheduling

Team coordination

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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

Our Company

PharMerica

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:
• 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 .