Lead Pharmacy Technician

BrightSpring Health Services•Christiansburg, VA

About The Position

PharMerica’s Pharmacy Alternatives team is a closed-door, non-retail pharmacy serving long-term care and senior living clients. The Lead Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacy operations by training and evaluating pharmacy technicians, monitoring workflow, and preparing schedules. The position also performs pharmacy technician duties, including filling and packaging prescriptions and preparing medications, in accordance with state permissions and pharmacy accuracy and productivity standards. Depending on the pharmacy’s needs, the technician may work in the controlled drugs room, operate automated prepackaging machines, manage inventory, enter patient and medication data, prepare IV medications and maintain the IV room, or service facility-based medication dispensing machines. The role requires professional communication and adherence to company policies, applicable laws and regulations, and professional standards. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in a long-term care (LTC) pharmacy setting.
Basic understanding of drugs, medication terminology, and the metric system.
Ability to operate a computer.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience.
Workflow management skills.
Scheduling skills.
Performance management skills.

Responsibilities

Participate in the orientation, training, competency assessment, and evaluation of Pharmacy Technicians.
Monitor workflow and reassign Pharmacy Technicians as needed.
Prepare Pharmacy Technician schedules to meet pharmacy needs.
Fill prescription items as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy, and package medications for dispensing and delivery while meeting pharmacy accuracy and productivity standards.
Prepare medications, including emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments; preparation may include non-sterile compounding.
As needed, work in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room.
As needed, operate automated machines to prepack drugs.
As needed, manage inventory by monitoring pharmaceutical levels, identifying expired medications, and maintaining the pharmacy standard for Days on Hand.
As needed, enter patient data and medication orders into a computer system to produce labels.
As needed, mix and package IV medications and sanitize the IV room, equipment, and hood.
As needed, service facility-based medication dispensing machines such as RxNow.
Communicate pleasantly and professionally with internal and external customers.
Ensure Pharmacy Technician adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, policies and procedures, Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.