Pharmacy Assistant
PharMerica
Summary
PharMerica is hiring a Full Time Pharmacy Assistant in Vancouver, WA. 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.
Job description
Overview
PharMerica is hiring a Full Time Pharmacy Assistant in Vancouver, WA. 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.
Schedule
Tuesday-Saturday varying hours (mid-late shift)
Responsibilities
Our Pharmacy Assistant assists with drug preparation and dispensing under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist and in accordance with state pharmacy regulations.
- Fills prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy, packaging medications for dispensing and for delivery, meeting 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- May check in drugs and supplies, stock shelves and remove out-of-date items from the inventory
- Performs other tasks as assigned
- Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in 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
Qualifications
- HS diploma or equivalent is required
- Previous experience in a long-term care pharmacy is preferred
- Ability to operate a computer is required
- Ability to recognize and identify medications is strongly preferred
- Ability to obtain a Pharmacy Assistant License, as required by government regulations and business needs
- Must be detail oriented, goal oriented, team player, with verbal communication skills
Requirements
- Washington Pharmacy Assistant License
- HS diploma or equivalent
- Ability to operate a computer
- Ability to recognize and identify medications
- Detail oriented
- Goal oriented
- Team player
- Verbal communication skills
Benefits
- DailyPay
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive pay
- Shift differential
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Tuition assistance
- Employee discount program
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Company overview
PharMerica is a leading national provider of institutional pharmacy services, specializing in comprehensive pharmacy management for long-term care settings. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the company operates over 180 long-term care pharmacies across nearly every state in the U.S., serving more than 3,100 facilities including skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, behavioral health settings, and post-acute care facilities. With approximately 6,000 dedicated employees and over 30 years of industry experience, PharMerica delivers medication management services, cost containment solutions, compliance support, and clinical programs designed to improve patient outcomes while controlling healthcare costs. The company provides 24/7 medication availability, on-site IV services, consultant pharmacist reviews, and advanced technology platforms for medication ordering and management. As part of BrightSpring Health Services, PharMerica combines national scale with local expertise to offer personalized pharmacy solutions that go beyond traditional medication dispensing, focusing on helping people live their best lives through superior pharmacy care and support services.