Pharmacy Technician

BrightSpring Health Services • Roanoke, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician in Vinton, Virginia. This role is part of a closed-door pharmacy team in a non-retail environment, serving the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. The schedule includes rotating Monday–Friday shifts between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., plus a weekend rotation on Saturday and Sunday between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.

The Pharmacy Technician fills, prepares, labels, and packages medications for dispensing and delivery; enters patient and prescription information into the computer system; and supports inventory and returned-medication processes. The role also involves professional communication with customers, assisting with staff onboarding and training, and performing specialized pharmacy tasks as assigned.

PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides pharmacy care to skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, hospitals, and other clients and patients. Its services include long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacy services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician license as required by the state.
• Experience in a pharmacy setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to operate a computer and recognize and identify medications.
• Detail-oriented and goal-oriented, with the ability to work as a team player and communicate effectively orally.

Nice To Haves

• Long-term care pharmacy experience.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

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 of liquids, powders, ointments, and other forms.
• 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 according to protocol for credit or destruction.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
• Assist with onboarding and training new pharmacy staff.
• Work in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room as needed.
• Operate automated machines to prepack medications.
• Mix IV medications and sanitize the IV room and equipment.
• Service facility-based dispensing machines such as RxNow.
• Perform other pharmacy support tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and 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.
• Ongoing training and career growth.
• Advancement opportunities.
• 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