Compounding Pharmacy Technician

PharMerica; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision & Life

Company-Paid Disability

Flexible Schedules & PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

DailyPay

401k

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Amerita, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Compounding to join our pharmacy team in a branch. The role reports to the Pharmacy Manager and involves compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations with aseptic technique, in line with USP 797/800 standards.

The ideal candidate has an accredited technician program completion, active state license, and preferably IV certification with 1–3 years of related experience in home infusion or hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician training completion is required and IV certification preferred.
• Must hold a registered Pharmacy Technician license in the practice state.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification required per state board.
• 1–3 years in home care, retail, or pharmacy setting preferred.
• At least 1 year of aseptic infusion preparation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and schedules sterile and non-sterile compounding with pharmacist oversight.
• Performs product preparation calculations as needed.
• Compounds sterile and non-sterile mixtures using aseptic technique where permitted by law.
• Keeps compounding and clean room areas clean and compliant with USP 797/800 and policies.
• Documents activities on logs and participates in quality improvement.
• Complies with all regulations and maintains temperature and sterility records.

Skills

IV certification

Pharmacy technician license

National certification

aseptic preparation

flexible schedule

Education

Pharmacy Technician training program

Job description

Overview

Amerita, Inc. is a leading provider in home Infusion therapy. We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician - Compounding to join our Pharmacy team as we grow to be one of the top home infusion providers in the country. The Pharmacy Technician will report to the Pharmacy Manager and work in our City, State branch.

Our Company

Amerita

Overview

Amerita, Inc. is a leading provider in home Infusion therapy. We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician - Compounding to join our Pharmacy team as we grow to be one of the top home infusion providers in the country. The Pharmacy Technician will report to the Pharmacy Manager and work in our City, State branch.

Schedule

Monday - Friday

8:00am - 5:00pm

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program & DailyPay
• 401k
• Pet Insurance

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

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

**To perform this role will require constant sitting and typing on a keyboard with fingers, and ocassionally standing and walking. The physical requirements will be the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 21-30 lbs**

About Our Line Of Business

Amerita, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. Committed to excellent service, our vision is to combine the administrative efficiencies of a large organization with the flexibility, responsiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit of a local provider. For more information, please visit www.ameritaiv.com . Follow us on Facebook , LinkedIn , and X .