Pharmacy Technician Trainee / $5000 Sign On Bonus

PharMerica • Greensburg, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, to support its closed-door pharmacy team serving long-term care and senior living clients. This is a non-retail environment, and candidates with customer service experience who want to transition into pharmacy are welcome. Candidates must agree to obtain state registration or state trainee registration as a Pharmacy Technician before starting. The company provides on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement.

The role includes fulfilling prescriptions accurately, preparing and compounding medications, managing inventory and supplies, entering prescription orders, maintaining required documentation, and responding to inquiries from patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and facility staff. Work is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with a weekend rotation and two holidays per year.

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.
• Agree to obtain state registration or state trainee registration as a Pharmacy Technician before starting.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience.
• Interest in transitioning into a Pharmacy Technician role.

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 in accordance with USP 797 guidelines.
• Participate in 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 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED