Pharmacy Technician

BrightSpring Health Services; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

401(k)

Company Paid Time Off

Shift Differential

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Employee wellness and discount programs

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician in Christiansburg, Virginia. This role involves filling and packaging medications, managing inventory, and assisting with training new staff within a supportive team. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, a Pharmacy Technician license, and experience in a pharmacy setting. The position offers benefits including medical insurance, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career advancement in a non-retail pharmacy dedicated to long-term care clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmacy setting is required.
• Ability to operate a computer and recognize medications.
• Long Term Care pharmacy experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fill prescription items and package medications for dispensing.
• Accurately label products and prepare medications.
• Participate in pharmacy inventory management.
• Assist with onboarding and training new staff.
• Perform specialized tasks in the Controlled Drugs Room.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Effective oral communication

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

Our Company

Pharmacy Alternatives

Overview

Pharmacy Alternatives is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician in Christiansburg, VA!

Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you’ll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long‑term care and senior living clients. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high‑quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!

Schedule:

M-F: 7:30am-6pm

Su: Occasional 4 hour Sunday shift

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

How YOU will benefit:

• Supportive team with room to work independently
• Ongoing training and career growth
• Advancement opportunities in a growing company
• Referral bonuses
• We cover Pharmacy Technician license fees (new hires & current staff eligible)

As a Pharmacy Technician you will:

• 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.
• Perform specialized tasks such as:
• Working in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room.
• Operating automated machines to prepack medications.
• Mixing IV medications and sanitizing IV room/equipment.
• Servicing facility‑based dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow).
• Perform other pharmacy support tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required:

• 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.

Desired:

• Long Term Care pharmacy experience.

*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days

About our Line of Business

Pharmacy Alternatives®, an affiliate of PharMerica, is a specialized pharmacy provider focused on serving individuals with cognitive or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Pharmacy Alternatives offers long‑term pharmacy solutions specializing in serving special‑needs populations who live in intermediate care facilities, waiver homes, group homes, assisted living, supported‑living or foster care. Our state‑of‑the‑art approach includes packaging technology specially designed for the population we serve and electronic medication management that helps people live their best lives.