Pharmacy Technician Supervisor

BrightSpring Health Services•Franklin, TN

About The Position

PharMerica is a closed-door, non-retail pharmacy serving long-term care, senior living, hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, and other specialized care centers. The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor leads and supports pharmacy technicians, overseeing training, competency assessment, workflow, scheduling, and adherence to productivity, accuracy, and regulatory standards. The role also performs pharmacy technician duties, including prescription filling and medication preparation, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is part of PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, which provides pharmacy services through local teams and a national network.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in a long-term care (LTC) pharmacy setting.
Leadership experience.
Basic understanding of drugs, medication terminology, and the metric system.
Ability to operate a computer.
Workflow management skills.
Scheduling skills.
Performance management skills.
Licenses or certifications as required by state regulations and business needs.

Responsibilities

Lead and guide pharmacy technician orientation, training, competency assessment, and evaluation, with support from Lead Pharmacy Technicians.
Oversee pharmacy technician workflow and scheduling, with support from Lead Pharmacy Technicians.
Provide structure, direction, and feedback to pharmacy technician staff in conjunction with pharmacy leadership.
Fill prescription items as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy, package medications for dispensing and delivery, and meet pharmacy accuracy and productivity standards.
Prepare medications, including emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments; preparation may include non-sterile compounding.
Perform at least one of the following functions: work in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room; operate automated machines to prepack drugs; manage inventory, monitor pharmaceutical levels, identify expired medications, and manage Days on Hand; enter patient data and medication orders into a computer system to produce labels; mix and package IV medications and sanitize the IV room, equipment, and hood; or service facility-based medication dispensing machines such as RxNow.
Maintain equipment by ordering, stocking, and organizing supplies and delivery orders.
Ensure pharmacy technicians adhere to local, state, and federal regulations.
Ensure productivity and accuracy standards are followed.
Perform other tasks as assigned.