Compounding Pharmacy Technician / PRN

Amerita, Inc. is a leading provider in home infusion therapy. As a core member of the Pharmacy team, you will prepare technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. We will help you achieve your goals through continuous professional development and regular career progression discussions.

About the role

This position reports to the Pharmacy Manager at our City, State branch. The home infusion market is positioned for rapid growth driven by the aging population, increase in chronic diseases, and an industry shift from hospital delivery settings to lower-cost, high-quality alternative providers such as Amerita.

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, but not limited to 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 procedures, 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, records all sterility testing done in the clean room in compliance with company policies and procedures, and USP 797 and USP 800 standards
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis
• Effective mathematical and communication skills
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Company Paid Time Off
• Shift Differential
• DailyPay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee wellness and discount programs

Pay

USD $26.00 - $28.00 / Hour

Amerita is an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital.