What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician Trainee position at BrightSpring Health Services?
| ID | 2026-191178 | Line of Business | Pharmacy Alternatives | Position Type | Full-Time | Pay Min | USD $17.00/Hr. | Pay Max | USD $18.00/Hr. |
Pharmacy Alternatives
Pharmacy Alternatives is hiring afull-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee inChristiansburg,VA!
Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you'll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!
Schedule:
Monday- Friday 9a-530p
Sunday 8a-12p (approximately every 6 weeks)
Benefits and perks for You!
- 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
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
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
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 : $17 - $18