Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Pharmacy Technician TraineeJob LocationsUS-VA-CHRISTIANSBURGID2026-189292Line of BusinessPharmacy AlternativesPosition TypeFull-TimeOur CompanyPharmacy AlternativesOverviewPharmacy 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!
Medical, Dental, Vision insuranceHealth 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 programsResponsibilitiesHow 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.QualificationsQualifications
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 dayAbout our Line of BusinessPharmacy Alternatives, an affiliate of PharMerica, is a specialized pharmacy provider focused on serving individuals with cognitive or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Pharmacy Alternatives offers long-term pharmacysolutions specializing in serving special-needs populations who live in intermediate care facilities, waiver homes, group homes, assisted living, supported-living or foster care.Our state-of-the-art approach includes packaging technology specially designed for the population we serve and electronic medication management that helps people live their best lives.For more information, please visit www.pharmacyalternatives.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.