Pharmacy Technician Trainee
About The Position
PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee in Huntington, West Virginia. The role is part of a closed-door pharmacy team serving long-term care and senior living clients in a non-retail environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with rotating weekends. The trainee supports pharmacy operations and patient care by filling and preparing prescriptions, maintaining medication accuracy and regulatory compliance, managing inventory, entering prescription orders, documenting pharmacy activity, and responding to patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and facility staff. Duties include non-sterile and sterile compounding and IV prescription preparation, as well as maintaining sterile compounding rooms in accordance with USP 797 guidelines. PharMerica describes a supportive team environment with opportunities to work independently, ongoing training, career growth, advancement, referral bonuses, and coverage of Pharmacy Technician license fees for eligible new hires and current staff.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to operate a computer.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate accurately and efficiently with a team.
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 according to 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 support 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account, 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
- Coverage of Pharmacy Technician license fees 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
