Pharmacy Technician
BrightSpring Health Services
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Columbia, 21046, US
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About BrightSpring Health Services
BrightSpring Health Services is a home and community-based care service provider.
Job description from BrightSpring Health Services
Job Description
Job DescriptionOverview
PharMerica is seeking a highly capable and motivated individual to join our team. PharMerica is a non-retail pharmacy that focuses on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term acute care centers, and other specialized care centers nationwide. This position will provide the opportunity to grow your pharmaceutical skills under the direct guidance of a state licensed pharmacist while providing essential care to our patients in our closed-door pharmacy. Our organization is in high growth mode, which can provide opportunities for advancement for individuals looking for career progression!
Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am- 3:00pm w/ every other weekend
Our Benefits Include:
- Shift differential
- Health, dental, & vision
- Company paid STD & LTD
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Schedules
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401k
- Employee Discount Program
- DailyPay
Our team at PharMerica promotes a variety of initiatives designed to enhance the work and personal lives of our employees, celebrate diversity and improve the communities where we work and live.
Pharmacy Technician License Fees, we’ve got your covered!
New hire and current employees are eligible re reimbursement for license fees (as required).
If your passion is service excellence and top-quality care, come join our team!
*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days
Responsibilities
- 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- May check in drugs and supplies, stock shelves and remove out-of-date items from the inventory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
Qualifications
- 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.
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What employees say
Pay
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at BrightSpring Health Services get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
46% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
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Only some people get paid when they’re sick
Does BrightSpring Health Services pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
58% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at BrightSpring Health Services do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
69% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 83% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 11% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at BrightSpring Health Services worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
39% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Most people can choose their shifts
Do BrightSpring Health Services workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
69% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for BrightSpring Health Services workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
46% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at BrightSpring Health Services?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
50% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do BrightSpring Health Services managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
86% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Some people find it hard to take sick days
How easy is it to take sick days at BrightSpring Health Services?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
How we know this
54% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at BrightSpring Health Services good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
42% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Benefits
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Needs improving
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Sick days use up paid time off
At BrightSpring Health Services, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
How we know this
85% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Getting sick isn’t a vacation.
You shouldn’t have to lose your time off just because you got sick or had a medical emergency.
A good job gives you separate sick days so you can rest and get better without losing your paid time off allowance.
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Most people say they can afford the health insurance
Is the health insurance from BrightSpring Health Services cheap enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
How we know this
72% of people say the health insurance costs are okayBased on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it costs a lot.
A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.
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Most people get paid time off
Do people get paid time off at BrightSpring Health Services?
Most people get paid time off work.
How we know this
72% of people say they get paid time off.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at BrightSpring Health Services feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
74% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do people at BrightSpring Health Services get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
68% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at BrightSpring Health Services?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
78% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at BrightSpring Health Services enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
75% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at BrightSpring Health Services recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at BrightSpring Health Services?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
43% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Only some people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at BrightSpring Health Services?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 62% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think BrightSpring Health Services’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
87% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how BrightSpring Health Services is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
80% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
What BrightSpring Health Services employees say about their job
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Best thing
I love getting to care for people, and make a difference. Our company is very closeknit and our clients all have caregivers that they love.
Worst thing
When we lose a patient.
Employee at BrightSpring Health Services, April 2025
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Best thing
I don’t feel micromanaged.
Worst thing
Close. The amount of work.
Accounts receivable analyst at BrightSpring Health Services, January 2025
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