Lead Pharmacy Technician

PharMerica • EUGENE, OR

1d • $31 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Lead Pharmacy Technician for its closed-door pharmacy in Eugene, Oregon. The role supports pharmaceutical services for long-term care and senior living clients in a non-retail environment. The Lead Pharmacy Technician helps train and evaluate pharmacy technicians, monitors workflow, and prepares technician schedules. The position also performs pharmacy technician duties, including filling and packaging prescriptions and preparing medications, which may include non-sterile compounding. Depending on pharmacy needs and applicable permissions, duties may also involve controlled drugs, automated prepackaging machines, inventory management, data entry, IV medication preparation and room sanitation, and servicing facility-based medication dispensing machines. The role requires professional communication and adherence to applicable regulations, company policies, and professional standards. The listed salary range is USD $31.00–$32.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Oregon Pharmacy Technician License.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in an LTC pharmacy setting.
• Basic understanding of drugs, medication terminology, and the metric system.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in 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, which may include non-sterile compounding.
• May work in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room.
• May operate automated machines to prepack drugs.
• May manage inventory by monitoring pharmaceutical levels, identifying expired medications, and managing to the pharmacy standard for Days on Hand.
• May enter patient data and medication orders into a computer system to produce labels.
• May mix and package IV medications and sanitize the IV room, equipment, and hood.
• May service facility-based medication dispensing machines such as RxNow.
• Communicate pleasantly and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Ensure technician adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned and conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, policies and procedures, Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable laws, and professional standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, including up to $5,000 for childcare.
• Tuition discounts and reimbursement.
• 401(k).
• Company-paid time off.
• Shift differential.
• DailyPay.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee wellness and discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED