Lead Pharmacy Technician / Order...

Join PharMerica's closed-door, non-retail pharmacy team and play a vital role behind the scenes supporting long-term care and senior living communities. As an Order Entry Pharmacy Technician, you'll be responsible for accurately entering and processing medication orders to ensure timely and safe patient care.

About the role

This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented technician who enjoys focused, task-driven work and wants to make a meaningful impact without direct patient-facing responsibilities. You'll work closely with pharmacists and operations teams to input prescription data, verify information, and maintain compliance with pharmacy regulations. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, efficiency, and the ability to manage a high-volume workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Participates in orientation, training, competency assessment, and evaluation of Pharmacy Technicians.
• Monitors work flow and reassigns Pharmacy Technicians as needed.
• Prepares Pharmacy Technician schedules to meet the needs of the pharmacy.
• 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.
• Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments, which may include non-sterile compounding.
• Works in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room.
• Works with automated machines to prepack drugs.
• Manages inventory functions such as monitoring pharmaceutical levels and identifying 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).
• Communicates with internal and external customers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Ensures technician adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Requirements

• Washington Pharmacy Technician License - REQUIRED
• PTCB Certification - New hires have 6 months to obtain their PTCB certification; coaching and development provided
• HS diploma or equivalent
• Experience in an LTC pharmacy setting (desired)
• Prior supervisory experience (desired)

Skills

• Basic understanding of drugs, medication terminology, and metric system
• Ability to operate a computer
• Workflow management skills (desired)
• Scheduling skills (desired)
• Performance management (desired)

Schedule

• Regular Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday, 12:30pm - 11:00pm
• Training Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 6:00pm
• Shift Differential: +$1.00/hr

Pay

USD $25.00 - $29.00 / Hour

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance - Comprehensive coverage
• Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability - Peace of mind guaranteed
• Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off - Because balance matters
• Tuition Reimbursement - We invest in your growth
• Employee Discount Program & DailyPay - Perks you can use every day
• License Fee Reimbursement - We've got your pharmacy tech license fees covered
• 401(k) Plan - Invest in your future
• Pet Insurance - Care for your furry family members

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.