Long-Term Care Pharmacy Technician – Growth & Benefits

PharMerica; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Shift Differential

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

PharMerica is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our closed-door, non-retail team in Knoxville, TN. You will fill prescriptions, label products, and prepare medications, including non-sterile compounding. You will enter patient data, manage inventory, and handle returned meds per protocol.

The role requires pharmacy experience, a state-licensed technician, and strong computer skills. You will work with a supportive team, participate in ongoing training, and have opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician license as required by state
• Experience in a pharmacy setting and medical terminology.
• Ability to operate a computer; recognize and identify medications.
• Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, and effective oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Fill prescription items and package medications for dispensing and delivery.
• Accurately label products, including cautionary and auxiliary labels.
• Prepare medications, including non-sterile compounding (liquids, powders, ointments, etc.).
• Enter patient and prescription data into the computer system to generate labels.
• Participate in pharmacy inventory management, including checking stock and removing expired medications.
• Handle returned medications per protocol (credit or destruction).
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
• Assist with onboarding and training new pharmacy staff.
• Operate in the Narcotics Room and handle controlled substances.
• Operate automated machines to prepack medications.
• Mix IV medications and sanitize IV room/equipment.
• Service facility-based dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow).
• Perform other pharmacy support tasks as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Computer skills

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

Pharmacy Technician License

High School Diploma

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

PharMerica is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our closed-door, non-retail team in Knoxville, TN. You will fill prescriptions, label products, and prepare medications, including non-sterile compounding. You will enter patient data, manage inventory, and handle returned meds per protocol.

The role requires pharmacy experience, a state-licensed technician, and strong computer skills. You will work with a supportive team, participate in ongoing training, and have opportunities for advancement