Pharmacy Technician Trainee

PharMerica; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

401(k)

Company Paid Time Off

Shift Differential

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Employee wellness and discount program

Job summary

PharMerica in Reno, NV is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee to join our closed-door, non-retail pharmacy serving long-term care and senior living clients. You’ll gain ongoing training, with opportunities for advancement and licensing support, while working with a supportive team.

Responsibilities include prescription fulfillment, compounding, inventory management, order entry, and patient communication. Competitive benefits are offered with a schedule Mon-Fri and weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Capacity to work independently and collaborate with a team accurately and efficiently.
• Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days.

Responsibilities

• Prescription fulfillment and accuracy: fills prescriptions per state regulations and labels products for safety.
• Medication preparation and compounding: non-sterile compounding experience; sterile/IV prep per standards.
• Inventory and supply management: participate in inventory, stock shelves, remove expired items.
• Order entry and documentation: enter new and refills with precision; maintain compliance records.
• Customer and facility support: respond to inquiries and coordinate with facilities for timely delivery.
• Additional duties to support pharmacy operations and patient care.

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

PharMerica is hiring afull-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee inReno, NV! 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.

PharMerica

Overview

PharMerica is hiring afull-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee inReno, NV!

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.

Schedule:

Mon-Fri + alternating wekend

varying hours

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

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 Trainee you will:

Prescription Fulfillment & Accuracy

• Fills prescription items in compliance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations, packaging medications for dispensing and delivery while meeting accuracy and productivity standards.
• Labels products with cautionary and auxiliary information to ensure patient safety.

Medication Preparation & Compounding

• Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments, with experience in non-sterile compounding.
• Performs sterile compounding and IV prescription preparation in accordance with PharMerica’s quality standards and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Cleans and maintains sterile compounding rooms per USP 797 guidelines.

Inventory & Supply Management

• Participates in periodic pharmacy inventory, checking in drugs and supplies, stocking shelves, and removing expired items.
• Reconciles and fills Emergency Drug Kit (EDK) boxes as needed.
• Processes returned medications for credit or destruction in compliance with regulatory standards.

Order Entry & Documentation

• Performs order entry for new and refill prescriptions with precision.
• Files documentation as required by pharmacy regulations to maintain compliance and audit readiness.

Customer & Facility Support

• Responds to inquiries from patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, providing clear and accurate information.
• Coordinates with facility staff to ensure timely medication delivery and resolution of issues.

Additional Duties

• Performs other assigned tasks to support pharmacy operations and patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate a computer
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Capacity to work independently and collaborate with a team accurately and efficiently
• Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day

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 .

Salary Range

USD $21.00 - $22.00 / Hour