What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at BrightSpring Health Services?
| ID | 2025-160511 | Line of Business | PharMerica | Position Type | Full-Time | Pay Min | USD $18.00/Hr. | Pay Max | USD $20.00/Hr. |
PharMerica
Shape Your Future with PharMerica in Uniondale NY!
Looking for a career that combines meaningful work with a supportive environment? At PharMerica, our closed-door pharmacy lets you focus on what matters most: fulfilling the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. Join us in Albany, NY, and become part of a team that values growth, care, and excellence. As we continue expanding, we're opening doors for career progression - so if you're looking to grow with a company that cares, PharMerica is the place for you!
Why This Role?
This is not just a job; it's a chance to grow your skills and make a real difference! Working under the guidance of experienced, state-licensed pharmacists, you'll gain hands-on experience and build valuable expertise. Plus, PharMerica's ongoing growth means plenty of opportunities to advance within the company, so if you're seeking career progression, you're in the right place!
Position Details:
Schedule: 10pm-6am Sunday-Thursday- off- Fri Sat
What You'll Need to Bring:
- State pharmacy tech license (required)
- National certification (preferred)
- Previous pharmacy experience (preferred)
The Benefits You Deserve:
- Competitive pay shift differentials
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discount program
- Daily Pay for financial flexibility
- 401k invest in yourself
We've Got Your License Fees Covered!
New and current employees are eligible for reimbursement of pharmacy tech license fees (as required). PharMerica is committed to enhancing your work and personal life through our inclusive programs, celebrating diversity, and giving back to the communities we serve. If delivering top-notch service and care excites you, we'd love for you to join our PharMerica family!
PharMerica is committed to enhancing your work and personal life through our inclusive programs, celebrating diversity, and giving back to the communities we serve. If delivering top-notch service and care excites you, we'd love for you to join our PharMerica family!
Position posted for a minimum of 7 business days.
- 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
- 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 (as required by state).
- Desired: Long Term Care pharmacy experience & National Pharmacy Technician License.
Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (“ResCare”), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.
Salary : $18 - $20
