Lead Pharmacy Technician

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Phar Merica is a closed‑door pharmacy where you can focus on fulfilling the pharmaceutical needs of our long‑term care and senior living clients. We offer a non‑retail pharmacy environment. Our organization is in high growth mode, which means advancement opportunities for individuals who are looking for career progression!

Availability between 8:00a‑6:00p M‑F with rotating weekends.

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• Company paid STD and LTD
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program
• 401k
• Paid‑time off
• Daily Pay

• Participates in orientation, training, competency assessment, and evaluation of Pharmacy Technicians.
• Monitors workflow and reassigns Pharmacy Technicians as needed.
• Prepares Pharmacy Technician schedules to meet the needs of the pharmacy.
• Fills prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy, packaging medications for dispensing and for delivery, meeting the accuracy and productivity standards of the pharmacy.
• Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments, which may include non‑sterile compounding.
• May perform the following:
• Works in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room.
• Works with automated machines to prepack drugs.
• Manages inventory functions such as monitoring pharmaceutical levels and identifying expired medications, managing to the pharmacy standard for Days on Hand.
• Inputs patient data and medication orders into a computer system to produce labels (data entry).
• Mixes/packages IV medications, sanitizes IV room, equipment and hood.
• Services facility‑based medication dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow).
• Communicates with internal and external customers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Ensures technician adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Each essential function is required, although reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required:
  
  HS diploma or equivalent

• Required:
  
  Experience in an LTC pharmacy setting
• Desired:
  Prior supervisory experience

• Required:
  
  Basic understanding of drugs, medication terminology, and metric system; ability to operate a computer.
• Desired:
  Workflow management skills; scheduling skills; performance management

Phar Merica, an affiliate of Bright Spring Health Services, is a full‑service pharmacy solution providing value beyond medication. Phar Merica is the long‑term care pharmacy services provider of choice for senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities, public health organizations, and post‑acute care organizations. Phar Merica is one of the nation's largest pharmacy companies, offering unmatched company culture, employee development, and advancement opportunities.

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USD $24.00 - $26.00 / Hour

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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