Pharmacy Technician Trainee

PharMerica•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring full-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee in Phoenix, AZ! Come grow your career with PharMerica’s closed-door, non-retail pharmacy team—where you can make a meaningful impact supporting long-term care and senior living communities. As a Pharmacy Technician, you’ll be responsible for accurately entering and processing medication orders to ensure timely and safe patient care. In this role, you’ll work closely with pharmacists and operations teams to input prescription data, verify information, and maintain compliance with pharmacy regulations. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, efficiency, and the ability to manage a high-volume workflow in a fast-paced environment. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented technician who enjoys focused, task-driven work and wants to make a meaningful impact without direct patient-facing responsibilities.

Requirements

Arizona Pharmacy Technician/Trainee License – REQUIRED
High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to operate a computer
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Capacity to work independently and collaborate with a team accurately and efficiently

Nice To Haves

PTCB Certification - New hires have 6 months to obtain their PTCB certification, and we’ll provide the coaching and development you need to reach this milestone

Responsibilities

Fills prescription items in compliance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations, packaging medications for dispensing and delivery while meeting accuracy and productivity standards.
Labels products with cautionary and auxiliary information to ensure patient safety.
Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments, with experience in non-sterile compounding.
Performs sterile compounding and IV prescription preparation in accordance with PharMerica’s quality standards and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Cleans and maintains sterile compounding rooms per USP 797 guidelines.
Participates in periodic pharmacy inventory, checking in drugs and supplies, stocking shelves, and removing expired items.
Reconciles and fills Emergency Drug Kit (EDK) boxes as needed.
Processes returned medications for credit or destruction in compliance with regulatory standards.
Performs order entry for new and refill prescriptions with precision.
Files documentation as required by pharmacy regulations to maintain compliance and audit readiness.
Responds to inquiries from patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, providing clear and accurate information.
Coordinates with facility staff to ensure timely medication delivery and resolution of issues.
Performs other assigned tasks to support pharmacy operations and patient care.