Pharmacy Technician Trainee

About the Role

PharMerica is hiring full-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee in Leesburg, VA. This is a closed-door, non-retail pharmacy role supporting long-term care and senior living communities. Work is 100% onsite.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
• Location: 945 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program & DailyPay
• License Fee Reimbursement (covers pharmacy tech license fees)
• 401(k) Plan
• Pet Insurance

Responsibilities

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