Compounding Pharmacy Technician

About the role

The Pharmacy Technician - Compounding will work in our City, State branch as part of Amerita, Inc., a leading provider in home infusion therapy. Amerita is an entrepreneurial-founded company and a subsidiary of PharMerica, with a focus on rapid growth driven by the aging population and increasing demand for home infusion services.

Responsibilities

• Captures and schedules the preparation of sterile mixtures and home medical equipment orders under the supervision of the Pharmacist
• Performs calculations necessary for product preparation
• Compounds sterile and non-sterile mixtures, including parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration, and narcotic analgesics, using aseptic techniques
• 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 quality improvement activities
• Adheres to all relevant regulations and standards, including accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local, and federal guidelines
• Documents temperature logs, pressure and humidity monitors, and sterility testing results
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved 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
• 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, with the potential for minimal driving for patient deliveries

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in calculations and documentation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Daily Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Competitive Pay with Shift Differentials
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Disability Insurance
• Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Non-Retail, Closed-Door Environment

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 7:00pm or 11:00am - 8:00pm