Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Job Summary

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, where you will embark on a rewarding journey to develop essential skills in pharmacy operations, patient care, and medication management. This paid internship offers a comprehensive learning experience in a community pharmacy setting. Under the supervision of licensed pharmacists, you will gain hands-on exposure to pharmaceutical calculations, sterile and non-sterile compounding, medication dispensing, and regulatory compliance. This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to build a foundation in pharmacy practice while contributing to patient safety and quality care.

Duties

• Assist licensed pharmacists with medication preparation, including sterile IV infusion and aseptic technique procedures
• Support data entry and medication inventory management using pharmacy software systems
• Learn and adhere to state and federal pharmacy laws, drug regulation standards, and pharmaceutical regulatory compliance protocols
• Participate in patient intake processes, ensuring accurate documentation of medical histories and medication histories
• Help maintain patient confidentiality while handling sensitive health information with professionalism
• Support the preparation of compounded medications following proper sterile techniques and aseptic procedures
• Contribute to patient service by providing courteous assistance, answering basic medication questions, and supporting medication administration processes
• Assist with community pharmacy tasks such as drug regulation adherence, medical terminology application, and pharmacy calculations
• Support the pharmacy team in maintaining accurate records for drug dispensation, inventory control, and regulatory audits

Experience

• Prior experience in LTC (Long-Term Care) pharmacy, critical care, or clinical pharmacy environments is highly desirable
• Experience working in hospital or community pharmacy settings with exposure to IV compounding and sterile IV admixture procedures is preferred
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations, medical terminology, and pharmacological medical terminology is advantageous
• Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory compliance, including drug regulation and state healthcare regulations
• Customer service experience that highlights strong communication skills and patient care orientation
• Basic life support (BLS) certification or willingness to obtain it during training is preferred
• Previous pharmacy technician experience or related healthcare internship experience is beneficial but not required; training will be provided for qualified candidates

This paid Pharmacy Technician Trainee role offers an exciting opportunity to develop critical skills in a supportive environment dedicated to your professional growth. If you are passionate about healthcare, eager to learn about medication management, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care within legal frameworks, we encourage you to apply!

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• pharmacy: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person