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