Compounding Pharmacy Tech - Impact in Home Infusion

Pharmerica; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

401(k)

Company Paid Time Off

Shift Differential

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Employee wellness and discount

Job summary

Amerita, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Compounding to join our Pharmacy team in the Salt Lake City area.

The role focuses on preparing sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products under the supervision of the Pharmacist, with emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and regulatory compliance. You will report to the Pharmacy Manager, work in our City, State branch, and support continuous professional development and quality initiatives.

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
• 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
• Driving Position: Yes-Minimal driving for patient deliveries may be required

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
• Documents all activities on the appropriate logs
• Other duties as assigned
• Supervisory Responsibility: No

Skills

Effective mathematical skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Pharmacy Technician training program

Registered Pharmacy Technician license

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Tools

IV certification

Job description

Amerita, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Compounding to join our Pharmacy team in the Salt Lake City area.

The role focuses on preparing sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products under the supervision of the Pharmacist, with emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and regulatory compliance. You will report to the Pharmacy Manager, work in our City, State branch, and support continuous professional development and quality initiatives.