Compounding Pharmacy Technician — Home Infusion Specialist

Amerita, Inc; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, Dental, Vision & LifeInsurance

Disability insurance

Flexible schedules

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount program & DailyPay

401k

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amerita, Inc. in Kingsport, TN is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Compounding to join our Pharmacy team. You will report to the Pharmacy Manager and support the preparation, labeling and dispensing of pharmaceuticals for home infusion patients.

The ideal candidate has an approved Pharmacy Technician training program, state license, and experience in aseptic compounding. Flexible schedule and opportunities for professional development are offered as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved 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 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

Pharmacy terminology

Pharmaceutical calculations

Aseptic techniques

Communication skills

Reading prescriptions

Driver's license

Education

Pharmacy Technician training program

Registered Pharmacy Technician license

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

IV certification

Job description

Amerita, Inc. in Kingsport, TN is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Compounding to join our Pharmacy team. You will report to the Pharmacy Manager and support the preparation, labeling and dispensing of pharmaceuticals for home infusion patients.

The ideal candidate has an approved Pharmacy Technician training program, state license, and experience in aseptic compounding. Flexible schedule and opportunities for professional development are offered as part of a comprehensive benefits package.