IV Technician

ResCare Community Living; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Employee wellness programs

Shift Differential

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

Job summary

OnePoint Patient Care in Lowell, MA is seeking a Pharmacy IV Technician to join our hospice pharmacy team. You will maintain the sterile compounding room, prepare prescriptions for long-term care residents, and support QA processes, ensuring compliance with USP 797.

The position requires a Pharmacy Technician license, 6 months to 1 year IV experience, and knowledge of medical terminology. You will operate a computer, assist pharmacists, and communicate with nursing homes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician license as required by state.
• 6 months – 1 year of IV Pharmacy Technician experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to operate a computer; recognize and identify medications.
• Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, and effective oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Clean, maintain, and monitor the Sterile Compounding Room in accordance with USP 797 and state regulatory standards.
• Prepare and fill prescriptions for long-term care residents and Alere high-risk pregnancy patients, following established policies and quality standards.
• Support QA processes, ensuring compliance with all compounding and documentation requirements.
• Assist pharmacists with data entry, refill coordination, and communication with nursing homes and Alere clients.
• Stage, prepare, and fill medication orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain and clean infusion pumps and other sterile compounding equipment, ensuring proper calibration and safety.
• Replenish and maintain Emergency Drug Kits (EDK) for long-term care facilities.
• Perform shipping and tracking of Alere packages via third-party overnight logistics providers.
• Support inventory management, filing, answering phones, and stocking areas within the IV department.
• Collaborate with the Lead IV Technician and Pharmacy Supervisor to maintain a safe, compliant, and organized work environment.
• Promptly report any operational or compliance concerns related to USP 797 standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Pharmacist, IV Supervisor, or Director of Pharmacy.

Skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Oral communication

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician license (state)

Tools

Computer

IV/Pharmacy software

Job description

Our Company

OnePoint Patient Care

Overview

OnePoint Patient Care is one of the pioneers in the hospice industry. Specializing in providing hospice pharmacy services since the Medicare benefit started in the 1980s, OnePoint Patient Care has grown to become one of the leading hospice pharmacies in the country. Our commitment to quality and superior service is unsurpassed in the industry.

• - have to be nationally certified
• - Pharmacy Tech License for the state of MA

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00am - 4:00pm
• 10:00am - 6:00pm
• 1:00pm - 9:00pm
• Rotating weekends
• 9:00am - 5:00pm
• or
• 10:00am - 6:00pm

• - 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
• *Benefits may vary by employment status

Responsibilities

How YOU will benefit:

• Supportive team with room to work independently
• Ongoing training and career growth
• Advancement opportunities in a growing company
• Referral bonuses
• We cover Pharmacy Technician license fees (new hires & current staff eligible)

As a Pharmacy IV Technician you will:

• Clean, maintain, and monitor the Sterile Compounding Room in accordance with USP 797 and state regulatory standards. Compound sterile preparations, including those from non-sterile powders, within a Class 100 cleanroom environment.
• Prepare and fill prescriptions for long-term care residents and Alere high-risk pregnancy patients, following established policies and quality standards.
• Support quality assurance (QA) processes, ensuring compliance with all compounding and documentation requirements.
• Assist pharmacists with data entry, refill coordination, and communication with nursing homes and Alere clients.
• Stage, prepare, and fill medication orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain and clean infusion pumps and other sterile compounding equipment, ensuring proper calibration and safety.
• Replenish and maintain Emergency Drug Kits (EDK) for long-term care facilities.
• Perform shipping and tracking of Alere packages via third-party overnight logistics providers.
• Support inventory management, filing, answering phones, and stocking areas within the IV department.
• Collaborate with the Lead IV Technician and Pharmacy Supervisor to maintain a safe, compliant, and organized work environment.
• Promptly report any operational or compliance concerns related to USP 797 standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Pharmacist, IV Supervisor, or Director of Pharmacy.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician license as required by state
• 6 months – 1 year of IV Pharmacy Technician experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to operate a computer; recognize and identify medications.
• Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, and effective oral communication.

Desired:

• Long Term Care pharmacy experience.

*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day

About our Line of Business

OnePoint Patient Care, an affiliate of PharMerica, is the nation’s leading independent provider of community-based hospice pharmacy and pharmacy benefits management (PBM) services – offering hospices nationwide flexible and adaptable solutions for their hospice pharmacy needs. OnePoint fills prescriptions, creates custom compounds and formularies, provides home deliveries, and manages pharmacy benefits for thousands of patients per day. Through its Concierge PBM, Next Day Valet mail order, and Direct Express local services, OnePoint serves hundreds of hospice programs and is available in 50 states. For more information, please visit www.oppc.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.

Salary Range

USD $25.00 - $30.00 / Hour