Compounding Pharmacy Technician

About the role

Amerita, Inc. is a leading provider in home infusion therapy. We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Compounding to join our growing Pharmacy team. The position reports to the Pharmacy Manager and works in our City, State branch. Amerita is an entrepreneurial-founded company and a subsidiary of PharMerica. The home infusion market is poised for rapid growth due to the aging population, increased prevalence of chronic diseases, new drug approvals, and a shift towards lower-cost, higher-quality alternatives like Amerita.

Responsibilities

• Covers the preparation of sterile mixtures and home medical equipment orders under the supervision of the Pharmacist
• Performs calculations necessary for product preparation
• Compounds sterile mixtures and non-mixtures, including parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration, and narcotic analgesics, using aseptic technique
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of compounding/clean room areas and related equipment in accordance 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 relevant regulations, policies, and standards, including accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local, and federal regulations, and USP 797 and USP 800 standards
• Documents temperature logs, pressure and humidity monitors, and sterility testing results in compliance with company policies and procedures, 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 setting, 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
• Basic pharmacy knowledge of reading and interpreting prescriptions
• Effective mathematical and communication skills required
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently
• Valid driver's license; minimal driving for patient deliveries may be required

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company-paid short and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount program
• DailyPay
• 401(k)
• Pet insurance

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30a-5p

Requirements

NJ Active Pharm Tech Licenses Are Required

Skills

Flexibility to work on-call evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits

• Flexible schedules and paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount program
• DailyPay
• 401(k)
• Pet insurance