Pharmacy Technician
PharMerica
Summary
PharMerica is hiring full-time Order Entry Pharmacy Technicians in Union City, CA! Come grow your career with PharMerica's closed-door, non-retail pharmacy team—where you can make a meaningful impact supporting long-term care and senior living communities.
Job description
Overview
PharMerica is hiring full-time Order Entry Pharmacy Technicians in Union City, CA! Come grow your career with PharMerica's closed-door, non-retail pharmacy team—where you can make a meaningful impact 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. In this role, 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.
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.
Responsibilities
- Enter and verify medication orders in a computerized system with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
- Conduct basic drug calculations, including dosage and conversion tasks.
- Investigate and resolve pharmacy claim denials; perform follow-up actions in POS systems.
- Stay current with Medicaid claim regulations and ensure compliance in processing.
- Track unpaid or delayed claims; generate reports for management.
- Provide excellent customer service in line with company values and policies.
- Assist with medication preparation and dispensing under Pharmacist supervision.
- Support additional pharmacy tasks and operations as directed by management.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Pharmacy Technician license as required by state
- Experience in a pharmacy setting and medical terminology.
- Ability to operate a computer; recognize and identify medications.
- Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, and effective oral communication.
Desired:
- Long Term Care pharmacy experience.
Requirements
- California Pharmacy Technician License - REQUIRED
- PTCB Certification (new hires have 6 months to obtain)
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Pharmacy Technician license as required by state
- Experience in a pharmacy setting and medical terminology
- Ability to operate a computer; recognize and identify medications
- Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, and effective oral communication
- Long Term Care pharmacy experience (desired)
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount Program
- DailyPay
- License Fee Reimbursement
- 401(k) Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Referral Bonuses
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.