Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy TechnicianPharMerica is hiring a full time Pharmacy Technician in Albany, NY! 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 9:00am-5:00pm, 1-2 evenings per week 1:00pm-9:00pmSaturday - Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm, 2 weekends per monthBenefits and perks for you!Medical, Dental, Vision insuranceHealth Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)Tuition discounts & reimbursement401(k)Company Paid Time Off*Shift DifferentialDailyPayPet InsuranceEmployee wellness and discount programs*Benefits may vary by employment statusHow YOU will benefit:Supportive team with room to work independentlyOngoing training and career growthAdvancement opportunities in a growing companyReferral bonusesWe 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:Required:High School diploma or equivalent.Pharmacy Technician license as required by stateExperience 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.Salary RangeUSD $17.00 - $18.00 / Hour