Pharmacy Technician Trainee
PharMerica
Summary
PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee in Leesburg, VA! 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
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm w/ rotating Saturdays (9:00am - 5:30pm)
As a Pharmacy Technician Trainee you will:
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.
Additional Duties
- Performs other assigned tasks to support pharmacy operations and patient care.
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Shift Differential
- DailyPay
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Program
- Discount Programs
- Referral Bonuses
- Pharmacy Technician License Fees Covered
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.