- Salary
- $18 – $20
- Location
- CHRISTIANSBURG, VA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Our Company
Pharmacy Alternatives
Overview
PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician in Christiansburg, VA!
Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you’ll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!
Schedule: 40hrs/week; Monday - Friday between 7:30am - 6:30pm; Occasional 4hrs on Sunday
Benefits and perks for you!
- 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
*Benefits may vary by employment status
Responsibilities
How YOU will benefit:
- 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)
As a Pharmacy Technician you will:
- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications
Qualifications :
Required:
- 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.
Desired:
- Long Term Care pharmacy experience.
*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day
