Pharmacy Technician

PharMerica•Sacramento, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician in Sacramento, CA. This role is within a closed-door pharmacy environment, focusing on meeting 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, serving healthcare providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, hospitals, and individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and cancer patients. They operate long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies nationwide, combining local service with national resources. Their solutions include industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise to ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with 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.

Nice To Haves

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.
Perform specialized tasks such as: Working in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room.
Perform specialized tasks such as: Operating automated machines to prepack medications.
Perform specialized tasks such as: Mixing IV medications and sanitizing IV room/equipment.
Perform specialized tasks such as: Servicing facility-based dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow).
Perform other pharmacy support tasks as assigned.