Pharmacy Technician Trainee
About The Position
PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee in Reno, Nevada. This role is part of a closed-door pharmacy team serving long-term care and senior living clients in a non-retail environment. The trainee supports prescription fulfillment, medication preparation, inventory, order entry, documentation, and service to patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and facility staff. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday with alternating weekends and varying hours. PharMerica is an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services. Its pharmacy services support skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, hospitals, individuals with behavioral or infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. The company operates long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies nationwide, combining local pharmacy teams with national resources, technology, and regulatory expertise to support medication access, cost control, compliance, and client care.
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.
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, including non-sterile compounding.
- Perform sterile compounding and IV prescription preparation in accordance with PharMerica quality standards and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
- Clean and maintain sterile compounding rooms according to USP 797 guidelines.
- Participate in periodic pharmacy inventory; check in drugs and supplies, stock shelves, and remove expired items.
- Reconcile and fill Emergency Drug Kit (EDK) boxes as needed.
- Process returned medications for credit or destruction in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Enter new and refill prescription orders accurately.
- File documentation as required by pharmacy regulations to maintain compliance and audit readiness.
- Respond to inquiries from patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals with clear and accurate information.
- Coordinate with facility staff to support 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.
- Ongoing training and career growth.
- Advancement opportunities.
- Referral bonuses.
- Pharmacy Technician license fees covered for eligible new hires and current staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
