Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

harMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee in Leesburg, 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 9:00am - 5:30pm w/ rotating Saturdays (9:00am - 5:30pm) 

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 

*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 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