Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

PharMerica is hiring a Full-Time Pharmacy Technician in Albuquerque, NM.

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:

Saturday - Wednesday

8:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday - Wednesday

3:00pm - 12:00am + shift differential

- 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