Pharmacy Technician / $1000 Sign- On Bonus

Pharmacy Technician

Join PharMerica as a Pharmacy Technician and receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus! Are you ready to take your skills to the next level in a fast-growing, non-retail pharmacy environment? PharMerica is seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join our closed-door pharmacy team, where you'll provide essential pharmaceutical care for long-term care and senior living clients. Here, you'll focus on quality patient care while developing your compounding and IV skills under the guidance of licensed pharmacists. Plus, with PharMerica's growth, there are endless opportunities for career advancement!

Your Schedule

2nd Shift Monday - Friday: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM with rotating weekends

Job Description

• Fills prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy, packaging medications for dispensing and for delivery, meeting the 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• May check in drugs and supplies, stock shelves and remove out-of-date items from the inventory
• Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments, which may include non-sterile compounding
• Communicates with internal and external customers in a pleasant and professional manner
• May process returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction
• Assists in the training of new employees
• Also performs at least one of the following:
  • Works in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room
  • Works with automated machine to prepack drugs
  • Manages inventory functions such as monitoring pharmaceutical levels and identifying expired medications, managing to the pharmacy standard for Days on Hand
  • Inputs patient data and medication orders into a computer system to produce labels (data entry)
  • Mixes/packages IV medications, sanitizes IV room, equipment, and hood
  • Services facility-based medication dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow)
  • Performs other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• State pharmacy tech license (required)
• 6-12 months of IV pharmacy experience (required)
• National certification (preferred)
• Previous pharmacy experience (preferred)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a pharmacy setting and with medical terminology
• Ability to operate a computer; ability to recognize and identify medications
• Detail-oriented; goal-oriented, team player; effective oral communication

Benefits

• Competitive pay - recognizing your hard work
• Health, dental, vision & life insurance - keeping you covered
• Company-paid short & long-term disability - for your peace of mind
• Flexible schedules & paid time off - balance is key
• Tuition reimbursement - we invest in your future
• Employee discount program & daily pay - enjoy perks every step of the way
• License fee reimbursement - we cover your pharmacy tech license fees
• 401k - invest in yourself
• Pet insurance: protect your furry friends

About Our Line of Business

PharMerica is a full-service pharmacy solution providing value beyond medication. PharMerica is the long-term care pharmacy services provider of choice for senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities, public health organizations, and post-acute care organizations. PharMerica is one of the nation's largest pharmacy companies. PharMerica offers unmatched employee development, exceptional company culture, seemingly endless opportunities for advancement, and the highest hiring goals in decades.