Pharmacy Technician Trainee / $5000 Sign On Bonus
About The Position
PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, to join its closed-door pharmacy team serving long-term care and senior living clients. This non-retail role offers on-the-job training and welcomes candidates with customer service experience who are interested in transitioning into pharmacy work. Candidates must agree to obtain state registration or state trainee registration as a Pharmacy Technician before starting. The schedule is either 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m., with a weekend rotation and two holidays per year. The role supports prescription fulfillment, medication preparation, inventory, order entry, documentation, and communication with patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and facility staff. PharMerica provides a supportive team environment, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to operate a computer.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team accurately and efficiently.
- Must agree to obtain state registration or state trainee registration as a Pharmacy Technician before starting.
Nice To Haves
- Customer service experience; candidates interested in transitioning into a Pharmacy Technician role are welcome.
Responsibilities
- Fill prescription items in compliance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations, package medications for dispensing and delivery, and meet accuracy and productivity standards.
- Label products with cautionary and auxiliary information to support patient safety.
- Prepare medications, including emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments, and perform non-sterile compounding.
- Perform sterile compounding and IV prescription preparation in accordance with company quality standards and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
- Clean and maintain sterile compounding rooms according to USP 797 guidelines.
- Participate in pharmacy inventory, check in drugs and supplies, stock shelves, and remove expired items.
- Reconcile and fill Emergency Drug Kit boxes as needed.
- Process returned medications for credit or destruction in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Enter new and refill prescription orders accurately.
- File required documentation to maintain regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
- Respond to inquiries from patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals with clear and accurate information.
- Coordinate with facility staff to ensure timely medication delivery and resolve issues.
- Perform other assigned tasks to support pharmacy operations and patient care.
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
- Referral bonuses
- Pharmacy Technician license fees covered for eligible new hires and current staff
- Ongoing training and career growth
- Advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
