Lead Order Entry Technician

PharMerica•Warren, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a Lead Order Entry Technician in Warren, MI. 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. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent
Experience in an LTC pharmacy setting
Basic understanding of drugs, medication terminology, and metric system
Ability to operate a computer

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience
Workflow management skills
Scheduling skills
Performance management

Responsibilities

Participates in orientation, training, competency assessment, and evaluation of Pharmacy Technicians.
Monitors work flow and reassigns Pharmacy Technicians as needed.
Prepares Pharmacy Technician schedules to meet the needs of the pharmacy.
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.
Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments, which may include non-sterile compounding.
Works in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room.
Works with automated machines to prepack drugs.
Manages inventory functions such as monitoring pharmaceutical levels and identify 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).
Communicates with internal and external customers in a pleasant and professional manner.
Ensure technician adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
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.