Lead Pharmacy Technician

Our Company

PharMerica

Overview

This is a 100% traveling position for Pharmacy Technician Leads that are highly motivated and capable of collaboration with pharmacy staff members Pharmacy Directors VPOs and other operational team members in increasing and ensuring the success of our pharmacies.

This position requires the understanding of all pharmacy technician functions and leadership skills. This is a traveling position orienting training performing competency assessments and evaluations of Pharmacy Technicians. Other responsibilities include monitoring work flows and reassigning Pharmacy Technicians as needed. This position requires the understanding of all pharmacy technician functions leadership skills a strong strategizing skill set and project management capabilities. strong strategizing skill set and project management capabilities.

This is a remote / hybrid opportunity where you can reside anywhere within the Continental USA traveling nationally and assisting with our local pharmacies where needed. The ideal candidate will live a commutable distance to an airport and can multi-task be adaptable and flexible as well possess leadership skills.

Your schedule will depend on the business needs and may include weekends.

Licensures : PTCB and / or Licensed in your State of residence

What We Offer :

• Benefits start on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment (Health dental vision and life insurance).
• Mileage Reimbursement We cover your travel costs.
• Paid Time Off & 6 Company Holidays Recharge and enjoy your time off.
• Competitive Pay Your skills are rewarded.
• Company-Paid Disability Insurance Both short-term and long-term.
• 401k Plan Secure your future with our retirement plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement Advance your education with our support.
• Employee Discount Program Enjoy perks that extend beyond the workplace.

Responsibilities

Participates in orientation training competency assessment and evaluation of Pharmacy Technicians.

Monitors work flow 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 :

o Works in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room.

o Works with automated machines to prepack drugs.

o Manages inventory functions such as monitoring pharmaceutical levels and identify expired medications managing to the pharmacy standard for Days on Hand.

o Inputs patient data and medication orders into a computer system to produce labels (data entry).

o Mixes / packages IV medications sanitizes IV room equipment and hood.

o Services facility-based medication dispensing machines (e.g. RxNow).

Communicates with internal and external customers in a pleasant and professional manner.

Ensure 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 Companys 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.

Qualifications

Education / Learning Experience

Required : HS diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Required : Experience in an LTC pharmacy setting

Desired : Prior supervisory experience

Skills / Knowledge

Required : Basic understanding of drugs medication terminology and metric system; ability to operate a computer.

Desired : Workflow management skills; scheduling skills; performance management

About our Line of Business

PharMerica an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services is a full-service pharmacy solution providing value beyond medication. PharMerica 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. PharMerica is one of the nations largest pharmacy companies offering unmatched company culture employee development and advancement opportunities. For more information please visit . Follow us on Facebook LinkedIn and X.

Salary Range

USD $30.00 - $31.00 / Hour

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Load & Unload,LTC Pharmacy,Typing,Inventory Control,Customer Service,Hospital Experience,Pharmacy Software,Communication skills,Math,Pharmacy Technician Experience,Order Entry,Compounding Medications

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 30 - 31