Pharmacy Technician

PharMerica • Kent, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a Full-Time Pharmacy Technician in Kent, WA. This role is within a closed-door pharmacy, operating in a non-retail environment, focused on serving the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. The company is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and high-quality care. PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides personalized pharmacy care through local teams to healthcare providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. They also serve individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and cancer patients. PharMerica operates long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies nationwide, combining the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. They offer comprehensive solutions, supported by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, to ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards, aiming to enhance resident health, reduce staff burdens, and support client success.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician license as required by state
• Experience in a pharmacy setting and medical terminology.
• Ability to operate a computer; recognize and identify medications.
• Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, and effective oral communication.
• Tech Trainee License Required

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy Tech License Preferred
• Long Term Care pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Fill prescription items and package medications for dispensing and delivery.
• Accurately label products, including cautionary and auxiliary labels.
• Prepare medications, including non-sterile compounding (liquids, powders, ointments, etc.).
• Enter patient and prescription data into the computer system to generate labels.
• Participate in pharmacy inventory management, including checking stock and removing expired medications.
• Handle returned medications per protocol (credit or destruction).
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
• Assist with onboarding and training new pharmacy staff.
• Working in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room.
• Operating automated machines to prepack medications.
• Mixing IV medications and sanitizing IV room/equipment.
• Servicing facility-based dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow).
• Perform other pharmacy support tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Company Paid Time Off
• Shift Differential
• DailyPay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee wellness and discount programs
• Supportive team with room to work independently
• Ongoing training and career growth
• Advancement opportunities in a growing company
• Referral bonuses
• We cover Pharmacy Technician license fees (new hires & current staff eligible)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees