IV Technician

BrightSpring Health Services; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Company Paid Time Off

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

Shift Differential

Job summary

A leader in hospice pharmacy services in Lowell, MA is seeking a Pharmacy IV Technician. This role involves maintaining sterilization standards in the compounding room, preparing prescriptions, and supporting quality assurance processes. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a Pharmacy Technician license, and 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience. The position offers competitive hourly pay with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 6 months – 1 year of IV Pharmacy Technician experience required.
• Ability to recognize and identify medications needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Sterile Compounding Room in accordance with USP 797.
• Prepare prescriptions for long-term care residents.
• Support quality assurance processes and ensure compliance.
• Stage and fill medication orders accurately.
• Collaborate to maintain a compliant work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Effective communication

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician license

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.

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm, 10:00am-6:00pm, or 1:00pm-9:00pm. Rotating weekends 9:00am-5:00m or 10:00am-6:00pm

Benefits and perks for you!

• 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 very by employment status

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

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 RangeUSD $25.00 - $30.00 / Hour