Pharmacy Technician

BrightSpring Health Services; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 28,240 - 28,654; 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 looking for a full-time Pharmacy Technician in Colorado Springs, CO. This role entails working in a non-retail environment to serve long-term care and senior living clients.

Responsibilities include filling prescriptions, labeling products, and preparing medications like non-sterile compounding. The ideal candidate should have a Pharmacy Technician license and previous pharmacy experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmacy setting and medical terminology.
• Ability to operate a computer and recognize medications.

Responsibilities

• Fill prescription items and package medications for dispensing.
• Label products accurately with cautionary and auxiliary labels.
• Prepare medications, including non-sterile compounding.
• Enter patient and prescription data into the computer system.
• Manage pharmacy inventory and check stock for expired medications.
• Communicate professionally with customers.
• Assist in onboarding and training new pharmacy staff.
• Operate automated machines for medication prep.

Skills

Detail oriented

Effective oral communication

Team player

Recognize and identify medications

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician license as required by state

Job description

Overview

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician in Colorado Springs, CO!

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:

Monday - Friday 9am-6:30pm

Alternating weekend

Saturday 11am-5pm

Sunday 11am-4pm

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

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

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.

Salary Range

USD $20.50 - $20.80 / Hour