Pharmacy Technician Trainee

PharMerica•Leesburg, VA

76d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee for its closed-door, non-retail pharmacy in Leesburg, Virginia. The position is 100% onsite at 945 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176, with a Monday through Friday schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Pharmacy Technician Trainee supports pharmacy operations and patient care for long-term care and senior living communities by preparing and fulfilling prescriptions, managing inventory and documentation, and responding to patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and facility staff. The role includes training and opportunities for career growth and advancement. The salary range is $16.00 to $22.00 per hour. PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides pharmacy services to skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, hospitals, and individuals with behavioral, infusion therapy, in-home care, and specialty pharmacy needs. Its services combine local pharmacy teams with a national network, technology, and regulatory expertise to support accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance.

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, packaging medications for dispensing and delivery while meeting 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 according to PharMerica quality standards and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Clean and maintain sterile compounding rooms according to USP 797 guidelines.
Participate in pharmacy inventory activities, 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 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 supporting pharmacy operations and patient care.