Lead Pharmacy Technician / Order Entry

PharMerica; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount program

DailyPay

License fee reimbursement

401(k) plan

Pet insurance

Job summary

PharMerica is looking for a full-time Lead Pharmacy Technician in Vancouver, WA. Join our dedicated pharmacy team to provide excellent long-term care support. You'll process medication orders accurately to ensure patient safety and quality care.

This role requires a Washington Pharmacy Technician License and offers training for certification. The work schedule includes evenings and support for your personal growth with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Washington Pharmacy Technician License required.
• PTCB Certification within 6 months.
• Experience in an LTC pharmacy setting required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training and assessment of Pharmacy Technicians.
• Monitor workflow and reassign Pharmacy Technicians.
• Prepare Pharmacy Technician schedules.
• Fill prescription items accurately.
• Prepare various medications including compounding.
• Work with controlled drugs and automated machines.
• Manage inventory and identify expired medications.
• Input patient data into the computer system.
• Mix/package IV medications and sanitize the IV room.
• Communicate professionally with customers.

Skills

Basic understanding of drugs

Medication terminology

Computer operation

Workflow management

Scheduling skills

Performance management

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

PharMerica is hiring a full‑time Lead Pharmacy Technician in Vancouver, WA. Join our closed‑door, non‑retail pharmacy team to support long‑term care and senior living communities. In this role, you’ll accurately enter and process medication orders to ensure timely and safe patient care.

Requirements

• Washington Pharmacy Technician License – REQUIRED
• PTCB Certification – New hires have 6 months to obtain certification and receive coaching and development from the company.

Schedule: Wednesday – Saturday, 12:30 pm – 11:00 pm. Training: Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 6:00 pm. Shift differential: +$1.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance – Comprehensive coverage
• Company‑Paid Short & Long‑Term Disability – Peace of mind guaranteed
• Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off – Balance matters
• Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your growth
• Employee Discount Program & DailyPay – Perks you can use every day
• License Fee Reimbursement – Pharmacy tech license fees covered
• 401(k) Plan – Invest in your future
• Pet Insurance – Care for your furry family members

Responsibilities

• Participate in orientation, training, competency assessment, and evaluation of Pharmacy Technicians.
• Monitor workflow and reassign Pharmacy Technicians as needed.
• Prepare Pharmacy Technician schedules to meet the needs of the pharmacy.
• Fill prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy, packaging medications for dispensing and for delivery, meeting accuracy and productivity standards.
• Prepare medications including emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments, which may include non‑sterile compounding.
• Work in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room.
• Work with automated machines to prepack drugs.
• Manage inventory functions such as monitoring pharmaceutical levels, identifying expired medications, and maintaining Days on Hand.
• Input patient data and medication orders into a computer system to produce labels (data entry).
• Mix/package IV medications, sanitize IV room, equipment and hood.
• Service facility‑based medication dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow).
• Communicate 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.
• Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and professional standards.
• Perform essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

Education / Learning Experience

• Required: HS diploma or equivalent.

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.

Salary Range

USD $25.00 – $29.00 per hour