Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

PharMerica is hiring full-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee in Leesburg, VA! 

 

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. 

 

Work Location (100% Onsite)

????945 Edwards Ferry Rd NE Leesburg, Va 20176

 

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm

 

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