Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Responsibilities

• Dispatch & Logistics Support: Respond to customer and courier inquiries regarding routed and STAT prescription deliveries. Prepare same-day and mail-order prescriptions for delivery via courier and FedEx. Schedule: Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 8:00pm (2nd shift), Saturday and Sunday (every 3 weeks), Rotating Holidays.
• 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.

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.