Compounding Pharmacy Technician

BrightSpring Health Services; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

DailyPay

401k

Pet Insurance

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Amerita in Totowa, NJ is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Compounding to join our pharmacy team. The role involves preparing, labeling and dispensing pharmaceuticals, with a Monday–Friday 8:30a–5p schedule and NJ active licensure required.

Responsibilities include sterile compounding, log documentation, adherence to USP 797/800 standards, and working closely with pharmacists. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician training program.
• IV certification preferred.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician license in state of practice.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification as required by state board.
• 1–3 years of related pharmacy experience in home care, retail or hospital.
• Aseptic preparation of infusion-related pharmaceuticals experience preferred.
• Knowledge of drug terminology, calculations and aseptic techniques.
• Flexible schedule including on-call evenings/weekends.
• Strong math and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule sterile preparation with Pharmacist assistance.
• Perform calculations for product preparation.
• Compound sterile and non-sterile preparations including parenteral nutrition and antibiotics.
• Maintain clean room standards per USP 797/800 and company policies.
• Document activities on logs and participate in meetings and quality initiatives.
• Adhere to all regulations and standards related to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment.
• Document temperature, pressure and humidity logs and sterility testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Pharmacy Technician training program

IV certification (preferred)

Registered Pharmacy Technician license

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

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 Pharmacyteam as we grow to be one of the top home infusion providers in the country. The Pharmacy Technicianwill report to the Pharmacy Managerand work in our City, Statebranch.

Amerita is an entrepreneurial-founded company and a wholly owned subsidiary of PharMerica. The home infusion market is positioned for rapid growth driven by the aging population, increase in chronic diseases, robust pipeline of infusible drugs coming to market, and an industry shift from hospital delivery settings to lower-cost, high-quality alternative providers such as Amerita.

As a core member of the Pharmacyteam, you will be expected to 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.

Schedule:Monday - Friday8:30a-5p

NJ Active Pharm Tech Licenses are required.

Benefits:

• 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.

Salary Range

USD $25.00 - $27.00 / Hour