Compounding Pharmacy Technician- Infusion Pharmacy

BrightSpring Health Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending (up

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Shift Differential

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Amerita, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Compounding Pharmacy Technician for the Infusion Pharmacy. You will prepare sterile mixtures, label and dispense medications under supervision, and ensure compliance with USP standards. The role is full-time with weekday hours.

You will support the Pharmacy team with aseptic techniques, documentation, and ongoing professional development within a growing home infusion provider. Opportunities for growth and a strong benefits package are available.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program
• IV certification preferred
• Licensed Pharmacy Technician in state of practice
• National Certification as required by state board of pharmacy
• 1–3 years of related pharmacy experience in home care/retail/pharmacy
• At least 1 year aseptic preparation of infusion-related pharmaceuticals

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule sterile preparation and home medical equipment orders with Pharmacist
• Perform calculations on product preparation
• Compound sterile and non-sterile mixtures (parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration, narcotics) using aseptic technique
• Maintain clean room areas and equipment per USP 797/800
• Document activities on logs and participate in quality improvement
• Adhere to OSHA, FDA, state/local regulations and USP standards
• Record temperature logs and sterility testing data
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Mathematical calculations

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

Accredited Pharmacy Technician program

State license as Pharmacy Technician

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Compounding Pharmacy Technician- Infusion Pharmacy

Job Locations: US-TX-HOUSTON

Position Type: Full-Time

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.

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 Pharmacy team, 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.

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Benefits

• 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

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.