- Salary
- $17 – $18
- Location
- CHRISTIANSBURG, VA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Our Company
Pharmacy Alternatives
Overview
Pharmacy Alternatives is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee 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:
Monday- Friday 9a-530p
Sunday 8a-12p (approximately every 6 weeks)
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
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 Trainee you will:
Prescription Fulfillment & Accuracy
- Fills prescription items in compliance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations, packaging medications for dispensing and delivery while meeting accuracy and productivity standards.
- Labels products with cautionary and auxiliary information to ensure patient safety.
Medication Preparation & Compounding
- Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments, with experience in non-sterile compounding.
- Performs sterile compounding and IV prescription preparation in accordance with PharMerica’s quality standards and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
- Cleans and maintains sterile compounding rooms per USP 797 guidelines.
Inventory & Supply Management
- Participates in periodic pharmacy inventory, checking in drugs and supplies, stocking shelves, and removing expired items.
- Reconciles and fills Emergency Drug Kit (EDK) boxes as needed.
- Processes returned medications for credit or destruction in compliance with regulatory standards.
Order Entry & Documentation
- Performs order entry for new and refill prescriptions with precision.
- Files documentation as required by pharmacy regulations to maintain compliance and audit readiness.
Customer & Facility Support
- Responds to inquiries from patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, providing clear and accurate information.
- Coordinates with facility staff to ensure timely medication delivery and resolution of issues.
Additional Duties
- Performs other assigned tasks to support pharmacy operations and patient care.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to operate a computer
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Capacity to work independently and collaborate with a team accurately and efficiently
*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day