Pharmacy Technician Trainee

BrightSpring Health Services•Christiansburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacy Alternatives is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee in Christiansburg, VA! Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you’ll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference! Pharmacy Alternatives, an affiliate of PharMerica, is a specialized pharmacy provider focused on serving individuals with cognitive or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Pharmacy Alternatives offers long-term pharmacy solutions specializing in serving special-needs populations who live in intermediate care facilities, waiver homes, group homes, assisted living, supported-living or foster care. Our state-of-the-art approach includes packaging technology specially designed for the population we serve and electronic medication management that helps people live their best lives.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to operate a computer
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Capacity to work independently and collaborate with a team accurately and efficiently

Nice To Haves

Experience in non-sterile compounding.
Experience with sterile compounding and IV prescription preparation.

Responsibilities

Fills prescription items in compliance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations, packaging medications for dispensing and delivery while meeting accuracy and productivity standards.
Labels products with cautionary and auxiliary information to ensure patient safety.
Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments, with experience in non-sterile compounding.
Performs sterile compounding and IV prescription preparation in accordance with PharMerica’s quality standards and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Cleans and maintains sterile compounding rooms per USP 797 guidelines.
Participates in periodic pharmacy inventory, checking in drugs and supplies, stocking shelves, and removing expired items.
Reconciles and fills Emergency Drug Kit (EDK) boxes as needed.
Processes returned medications for credit or destruction in compliance with regulatory standards.
Performs order entry for new and refill prescriptions with precision.
Files documentation as required by pharmacy regulations to maintain compliance and audit readiness.
Responds to inquiries from patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, providing clear and accurate information.
Coordinates with facility staff to ensure timely medication delivery and resolution of issues.
Performs other assigned tasks to support pharmacy operations and patient care.