Pharmacy Technician

BrightSpring Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition discounts

401(k)

Paid time off

Shift differential

DailyPay

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is hiring a Pharmacy Technician in Washington, NC. This non-retail role supports long-term care and senior living clients in a closed-door pharmacy setting.

Shift: Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm and Sat 8:30am-5:00pm with weekend rotation. Related experience and medical terminology knowledge are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy experience and medical terminology preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician license as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Fills prescription items and packages medications for dispensing and delivery.
• Labels products with cautionary/aux labels and maintains accuracy.
• Participates in periodic inventory and restocking of supplies.
• May process returned medications for credit or destruction and assist in training new employees.
• Performs duties in narcotics room or with automated packaging as applicable.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Detail oriented

Team player

Communication

Computer use

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician license

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Our Company

PharMerica

Overview

PharMerica is hiring a Pharmacy Technician in Washington, NC!

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.

Shift: Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm & Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm (weekend rotation) Medical terminology/pharmacy experience is
preferred and not required.

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

• 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.