Lead Pharmacy Technician / Order Entry

BrightSpring Health Services; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

DailyPay

License Fee Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

PharMerica in Vancouver, WA is hiring a full-time Lead Pharmacy Technician to join a closed-door, long-term care team. You will lead order entry workflows, ensuring accurate medication orders and timely processing for patient care.

You’ll collaborate with pharmacists and operations staff, maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, and drive accuracy in data entry and inventory management. This role does not involve direct patient contact.

Qualifications

• Must hold Washington Pharmacy Technician License – REQUIRED.
• New hires have 6 months to obtain PTCB certification, with coaching and development provided.

Responsibilities

• Enter prescription data accurately into the pharmacy computer system.
• Verify information and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist with inventory management, including detecting expired medications.
• Prepare medications including non-sterile compounding as permitted.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Data entry

Pharmacy terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Pharmacy software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

PharMerica is hiring full-time Lead Pharmacy Technician in Vancouver, WA!

Join PharMerica’s closed-door, non-retail pharmacy team and play a vital role behind the scenes supporting long-term care and senior living communities. As an Order Entry Pharmacy Technician, you’ll be responsible for accurately entering and processing medication orders to ensure timely and safe patient care.

In this role, you’ll work closely with pharmacists and operations teams to input prescription data, verify information, and maintain compliance with pharmacy regulations. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, efficiency, and the ability to manage a high-volume workflow in a fast-paced environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented technician who enjoys focused, task-driven work and wants to make a meaningful impact without direct patient‑facing responsibilities.

Requirements

• Washington Pharmacy Technician License – REQUIRED
• PTCB Certification – We’re committed to helping you build a rewarding career. New hires have 6 months to obtain their PTCB certification, and we’ll provide the coaching and development you need to reach this milestone

Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday 12:30pm - 11:00pm

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

Shift Differential: +$1.00/hr

Benefits & Perks You’ll Love

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

Why PharMerica?

At PharMerica, you’ll join a team that values diversity, fosters work‑life balance, and contributes to stronger communities. If you’re passionate about service excellence and looking to make a real difference, we’d be excited to welcome you into the PharMerica family!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days.

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:

1. Works in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room.
2. Works with automated machines to prepack drugs.
3. Manages inventory functions such as monitoring pharmaceutical levels and identify expired medications, managing to the pharmacy standard for Days on Hand.
4. Inputs patient data and medication orders into a computer system to produce labels (data entry).
5. Mixes/packages IV medications, sanitizes IV room, equipment and hood.
6. 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