Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

PharMerica is hiring full-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee in Phoenix, AZ! 

Come grow your career with PharMerica’s closed-door, non-retail pharmacy team—where you can make a meaningful impact supporting long-term care and senior living communities. 

As a Pharmacy Technician, you’ll be responsible for accurately entering and processing medication orders to ensure timely and safe patient care. In this role, you’ll work closely with pharmacists and operations teams to input prescription data, verify information, and maintain compliance with pharmacy regulations. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, efficiency, and the ability to manage a high-volume workflow in a fast-paced environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented technician who enjoys focused, task-driven work and wants to make a meaningful impact without direct patient-facing responsibilities.

Requirements

• Arizona Pharmacy Technician/Trainee License – REQUIRED
• PTCB Certification - We’re committed to helping you build a rewarding career. New hires have 6 months to obtain their PTCB certification, and we’ll provide the coaching and development you need to reach this milestone

Work Location (100% Onsite)

???? 8826 N 23rd Ave, Suite C-3, Phoenix, AZ 85021

ALL SCHEDULES AVAILABLE (24hr Pharmacy) 

- 1st Shift

• Monday - Friday 5:00am - 1:30pm w/ rotating weekends
• Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm w/ rotating weekends
• Friday - Tuesday 7:00am - 4:00pm 
• Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:40pm w/ rotating weekends 
• Monday - Friday 10:30am - 7:00pm w/rotating weekends

- 2nd Shift (+$1.00/hr Shift Differential) 

• Monday - Friday 12:30pm - 9:00pm w/ rotating weekends

- 3rd Shift/ Overnight (+$2.50/hr Shift Differential) 

• Monday - Friday 7:00pm - 3:30am w/ rotating weekends
• Sunday – Thursday 8:00pm – 4:30am
• Sunday – Thursday 10:00pm – 6:30am
• Monday - Friday 10:00pm - 6:30am w/ rotating weekends
• Friday – Monday 10:00pm – 8:30am (10hr Shifts)

Benefits & Perks You’ll Love

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance – Comprehensive coverage
• Company‑Paid Short & Long‑Term Disability – Peace of mind guaranteed
• Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off – Because balance matters
• Tuition Reimbursement – We invest in your growth
• Employee Discount Program & DailyPay – Perks you can use every day
• License Fee Reimbursement – We’ve got your pharmacy tech license fees covered
• 401(k) Plan – Invest in your future
• Pet Insurance – Care for your furry family members

Why PharMerica?

At PharMerica, you’ll join a team that values diversity, fosters work‑life balance, and contributes to stronger communities. If you’re passionate about service excellence and looking to make a real difference, we’d be excited to welcome you into the PharMerica family!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days.

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