Pharmacy Technician

BrightSpring Health Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Health, dental, & vision

Company paid STD & LTD

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

Employee Discount Program

Daily Pay

Job summary

PharMerica in Raleigh, NC is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician to support our closed-door pharmacy serving hospitals and long-term care facilities. You'll grow your pharmaceutical skills under supervision of a licensed pharmacist while delivering accurate medication preparation and patient-focused service.

North Carolina license required within 30 days. The role offers competitive pay, shift differentials, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career progression in a growing

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Labels products appropriately, including cautionary or auxiliary labels.
• Participates in the periodic inventory of the pharmacy.
• May check in drugs and supplies, stock shelves and remove out-of-date items from the inventory.
• Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments, which may include non-sterile compounding.
• Communicates with internal and external customers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• May process returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction.
• Assists in the training of new employees.
• Works in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room;
• Works with automated machine to prepack drugs;
• Manages inventory functions such as monitoring pharmaceutical levels and identify expired medications, managing to the pharmacy standard for Days on Hand;
• Inputs patient data and medication orders into a computer system to produce labels (data entry);
• Mixes/packages IV medications, sanitizes IV room, equipment and hood.
• Services facility-based medication dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow).
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Oral communication

Pharmacy license (state requirement)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician License (state-required)

Job description

Our Company

PharMerica

Overview

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician in Raleigh, NC!

PharMerica is seeking a highly capable and motivated individual to join our team. PharMerica is a non-retail pharmacy that focuses on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term acute care centers, and other specialized care centers nationwide.

This position will provide the opportunity to grow your pharmaceutical skills under the direct guidance of a state-licensed pharmacist while providing essential care to our patients in our closed-door pharmacy. Our organization is in high growth mode, which can provide opportunities for advancement for individuals looking for career progression!

North Carolina License Required in the first 30 days of employment.

Schedules Available:

• Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm
• Friday - Monday 7:00am - 5:30pm

Our Benefits Include:

• Competitive pay
• Shift differential
• Health, dental, & vision
• Company paid STD & LTD
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k
• Employee Discount Program
• Daily Pay

Our team at PharMerica promotes a variety of initiatives designed to enhance the work and personal lives of our employees, celebrate diversity and improve the communities where we work and live.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Labels products appropriately, including cautionary or auxiliary labels
• Participates in the periodic inventory of the pharmacy
• May check in drugs and supplies, stock shelves and remove out-of-date items from the inventory
• Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments, which may include non-sterile compounding
• Communicates with internal and external customers in a pleasant and professional manner
• May process returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction
• Assists in the training of new employees
• Also performs at least one of the following:
  • Works in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room;
  • Works with automated machine to prepack drugs;
  • Manages inventory functions such as monitoring pharmaceutical levels and identify expired medications, managing to the pharmacy standard for Days on Hand;
  • Inputs patient data and medication orders into a computer system to produce labels (data entry);
  • Mixes/packages IV medications, sanitizes IV room, equipment and hood
• Services facility-based medication dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow)
• Performs other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Experience in a pharmacy setting and with medical terminology. Ability to operate a computer; ability to recognize and identify medications. Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, effective oral communication. Pharmacy Technician license (as required by state).
• Desired: Long Term Care pharmacy experience & National Pharmacy Technician License.

About our Line of Business

PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success. For more information, visit www.pharmerica.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.