Pharmacy Technician / $2500 Sign- On Bonus

Company: PharMerica
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 4, 2025

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PharMerica

Overview:

Join PharMerica as Pharmacy Technician and Receive a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level in a fast-growing, non-retail pharmacy environment? PharMerica is seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join our closed-door pharmacy team, where you'll provide essential pharmaceutical care for long-term care and senior living clients. Here, you'll focus on quality patient care while developing your compounding and IV skills under the guidance of licensed pharmacists. Plus, with PharMerica's growth, there are endless opportunities for career advancement!

Your Schedule:

1st Shift Monday- Friday: 7am-3:30pm w/ rotating weekends

What We're Looking For:

State pharmacy tech license (required)
National certification (preferred)
Previous pharmacy experience (preferred)

What You'll Love About Working Here:

Competitive Pay - Recognizing your hard work
Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance - Keeping you covered
Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability - For your peace of mind
Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off - Balance is key
Tuition Reimbursement - We invest in your future
Employee Discount Program & DailyPay - Enjoy perks every step of the way
License Fee Reimbursement - We cover your pharmacy tech license fees
401k - Invest in yourself
Pet Insurance: Protect your furry friends.

At PharMerica, we celebrate diversity, promote work-life balance, and make a positive impact in our communities. If you're driven by service excellence and eager to make a real difference, we'd love to welcome you to the PharMerica family!

Ready to grow with us? Apply today!

Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days.

Responsibilities:
Fills prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy, packaging medications for dispensing and for delivery, meeting the accuracy and productivity standards of the pharmacy
Labels products appropriately, including cautionary or auxiliary labels
Participates in the periodic inventory of the pharmacy
May check in drugs and supplies, stock shelves and remove out-of-date items from the inventory
Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments, which may include non-sterile compounding
Communicates with internal and external customers in a pleasant and professional manner
May process returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction
Assists in the training of new employees
Also performs at least one of the following:
Works in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room;
Works with automated machine to prepack drugs;
Manages inventory functions such as monitoring pharmaceutical levels and identify expired medications, managing to the pharmacy standard for Days on Hand;
Inputs patient data and medication orders into a computer system to produce labels (data entry);
Mixes/packages IV medications, sanitizes IV room, equipment and hood
Services facility-based medication dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow)
Performs other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Experience in a pharmacy setting and with medical terminology. Ability to operate a computer; ability to recognize and identify medications. Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, effective oral communication. Pharmacy Technician license.
Desired: Long Term Care pharmacy experience.
About our Line of Business: PharMerica is a full-service pharmacy solution providing value beyond medication. PharMerica is the long-term care pharmacy services provider of choice for senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities, public health organizations and post-acute care organizations. PharMerica is one of the nation's largest pharmacy companies. PharMerica offers unmatched employee development, exceptional company culture, seemingly endless opportunities for advancement and the highest hiring goals in decades. For more information about PharMerica, please visit www.pharmerica.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Salary Range: USD $19.00 - $20.00 / Hour

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