IV Technician
PharMerica · Vancouver, WA · 2 wk ago
Engineering$26–$28/hrFull-time
About the role
Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you’ll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Clean, maintain, and monitor the Sterile Compounding Room in accordance with USP 797 and state regulatory standards.
- Compound sterile preparations, including those from non-sterile powders, within a Class 100 cleanroom environment.
- Prepare and fill prescriptions for long-term care residents and Alere high-risk pregnancy patients, following established policies and quality standards.
- Support quality assurance (QA) processes, ensuring compliance with all compounding and documentation requirements.
- Aid pharmacists with data entry, refill coordination, and communication with nursing homes and Alere clients.
- Stage, prepare, and fill medication orders accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain and clean infusion pumps and other sterile compounding equipment, ensuring proper calibration and safety.
- Replenish and maintain Emergency Drug Kits (EDK) for long-term care facilities.
- Perform shipping and tracking of Alere packages via third-party overnight logistics providers.
- Support inventory management, filing, answering phones, and stocking areas within the IV department.
- Collaborate with the Lead IV Technician and Pharmacy Supervisor to maintain a safe, compliant, and organized work environment.
- Promptly report any operational or compliance concerns related to USP 797 standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Pharmacist, IV Supervisor, or Director of Pharmacy.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Pharmacy Technician license as required by state.
- 6 months – 1 year of IV Pharmacy Technician experience.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to operate a computer; recognize and identify medications.
- Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, and effective oral communication.
Benefits and Perks
- 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.
Salary Range
USD $26.00 - $28.00 / Hour