Compounding Pharmacy Technician

About the role

Amerita, Inc. is a leading provider in home infusion therapy and a wholly owned subsidiary of PharMerica. As a Pharmacy Technician – Compounding, you will report to the Pharmacy Manager and work in our City, State branch. The role sits within a rapidly growing market driven by an aging population, rising chronic disease rates, and an industry shift toward lower-cost, high-quality home infusion providers.

You will prepare technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals, supported by continuous professional development and regular career progression discussions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and schedules the preparation of sterile mixtures and home medical equipment orders with the assistance of the Pharmacist
• Completes all calculations on product preparation as necessary
• Compounds sterile mixtures and non-mixtures, including parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration, and narcotic analgesics, using aseptic technique where state laws permit
• Ensures compounding/clean room areas and related equipment are cleaned, sanitized, and maintained in compliance with company policies and USP 797 and USP 800 standards
• Documents all activities on appropriate logs
• Participates in branch management, department, and intra-departmental meetings and quality improvement activities
• Adheres to all accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local, and federal regulations, and USP 797 and USP 800 standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment
• Documents all temperature logs, pressure and humidity monitors, and records all sterility testing done in the clean room in compliance with company policies and USP 797 and USP 800 standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved/accredited Pharmacy Technician training program; IV certification preferred
• Registered Pharmacy Technician license in state of practice per state regulations
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification as required by the state board of pharmacy in state of practice
• 1–3 years of related pharmacy experience in a home care, retail, or pharmacy setting, preferred
• At least 1 year of aseptic preparation of infusion-related pharmaceuticals in a hospital or home infusion setting, preferred
• General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use, and aseptic techniques
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis
• Effective mathematical and communication skills required
• Basic pharmacy knowledge of reading and interpreting prescriptions
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently
• Valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• Constant sitting and typing on a keyboard with fingers
• Occasional standing and walking
• Ability to push/pull and lift/carry 21–30 lbs
• Minimal driving for patient deliveries may be required