Senior Pharmacy Technician Internal Operations

Our Company:

PharMerica

Overview:

The Sr Pharmacy Technician is a traveling position for technicians that are highly motivated and capable of collaboration with pharmacy staff members, Pharmacy Directors, VPO’s, and other operational team members in increasing and ensuring the success of our pharmacies. This position requires the understanding of all pharmacy technician functions, leadership skills.

Travel: 100%

Remote: Can live anywhere within the Continental USA, preferrably commutable to a major airport

Licensed Pharmacy Technician in the state to which you reside preferable but not required

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with weekends as needed

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

Responsibilities:

On-Site Collaboration:

Under the direction of the Supervising Sr Technician, Internal Operations

Works with Site Pharmacy Director to implement work flow and productivity measures that will achieve performance targets and customer expectations

Works with Site Pharmacy Director and pharmacy staff to execute Company Initiatives, Core Processes and Quality Initiatives to continually improve the overall quality of service to our customers

Works with Site Pharmacy Director and pharmacy staff to ensure the business unit is in compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws/pharmacy regulations and Corporate Compliance Program

Works with Site pharmacy management to ensure implementation of daily operational quality and cost containment strategies (pre-pack, front-end process, cycle-fill) occurs on all dispensing and procurement activities

Works with Site pharmacy management to monitor the purchasing and inventory supply for the pharmacy to ensure goals are being met (inventory turns, preferred products, generics, TI, controlled drug monitoring)

Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs

Technician 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

Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments, which may include non-sterile compounding

Technician Performance will further include:

Works in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room;

Works with automated machines to prepack drugs;

Assists in 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

In-depth knowledge and understanding of all department policies and procedures and efficient workflow practices to enable adequate evaluation of deficiencies

Project Management:

Under the direction of the Sr Pharmacist, Internal Operations

Selects and applies appropriate tools to accurately estimate and plan the work of teams or project groups within agreed policies. Produces work plans according to required standards. Works with team to produce/recommend/develop long-term plans

Monitors and reports on the progress of the resolution of high impact problems according to established standards

Policy and procedure task force participation

Pharmacy outcomes strategy and optimization planning

Qualifications:

Education/Learning Experience

Required: High School or GED

Work Experience

Required: 5 Years LTC Technician, Leadership Experience

Desired: 10 Years LTC Field

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Eventual Multistate State Licensure/Registration, National Certification

Desired: All State or Multistate Licensure/Registration, National Certification

Travel

Required: 75% + travel required for this position

Physical Requirements/Demands of the Position

Standing

Sitting

Walking

Lifting

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About our Line of Business: PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success. For more information, visit www.pharmerica.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.