Infusion Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding & Care

Druid City Vital Care; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Druid City Infusion, part of the Vital Care Infusion Services network, is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing medications in hospital and retail settings. The role handles prescription orders, prepares and labels meds, and maintains sterile environments to ensure patient safety.

You will coordinate sterile admixture orders, perform calculations with Pharmacist validation, maintain records, and assist with inventory and communications with healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year compounding experience or equivalent
• Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) from an accredited program or equivalent experience
• Basic knowledge of pharmacy operations and medication safety standards
• Ability to operate fax machines and pharmacy software systems

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule sterile admixture preparations with Pharmacist guidance
• Perform calculations and obtain Pharmacist validation prior to compounding/mixing
• Compound sterile and non-sterile admixtures using aseptic technique
• Prepare labels, prescriptions, and worksheets; maintain records of lot numbers, expiration dates, and batch documentation
• Generate delivery and pick-up slips under Pharmacist supervision
• Assist with inventory and ordering; ensure cleanroom maintained per policies
• Support branch meetings and quality improvement initiatives
• Comply with accreditation standards and FDA/state guidelines for infusion pharmacy

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPhT certification

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Sterile compounding equipment

Job description

Druid City Infusion, part of the Vital Care Infusion Services network, is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing medications in hospital and retail settings. The role handles prescription orders, prepares and labels meds, and maintains sterile environments to ensure patient safety.

You will coordinate sterile admixture orders, perform calculations with Pharmacist validation, maintain records, and assist with inventory and communications with healthcare providers.