Pharmacy Technician / Order Entry

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

PharMerica is hiring full-time Order Entry Pharmacy Technicians in Sacramento, CA!

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 an Order Entry 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.

Schedules:  Monday - Friday 12:30pm - 9:00pm 

** Training Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:30am - 6:00pm **

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 Order Entry Technician you will:   

• Enter and verify medication orders in a computerized system with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Conduct basic drug calculations, including dosage and conversion tasks.
• Investigate and resolve pharmacy claim denials; perform follow-up actions in POS systems.
• Stay current with Medicaid claim regulations and ensure compliance in processing.
• Track unpaid or delayed claims; generate reports for management.
• Provide excellent customer service in line with company values and policies.
• Assist with medication preparation and dispensing under Pharmacist supervision.
• Support additional pharmacy tasks and operations as directed by management.

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