Pharmacy IV Technician

OHE OHNH EMP LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Long-term care experience valued

Job summary

CommuniCare Family of Companies is seeking an IV Pharmacy Technician to support sterile compounding of IV medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. You will follow SOPs and USP797 while entering orders, maintaining inventory, and printing labels for prescriptions, all in a compliant LCT setting.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, cleanroom standards, and collaboration with pharmacists and leads to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Ohio licensed Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Working knowledge of USP797 guidelines for training, compounding, and cleanroom monitoring.
• Experience in long-term care pharmacy is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs and USP797 to prepare IV medications.
• Enter medication orders into the pharmacy operating system.
• Maintain cleanroom per USP797 and SOPs; document temps and cleaning logs.
• Manage drug inventory and initiate requisitions with pharmacist guidance.
• Verify prescription details for accuracy and print labels per policy.

Skills

Ohio license

USP797 knowledge

Inventory management

Medication order entry

Tools

Pharmacy OS

FrameworkLTC

Job description

Job Address: 9299 Market Place Broadview Heights, OH 44147

Position Overview:

IV Pharmacy Technicians, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, provide IV medication and other health care products to patients through sterile compounding processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacy IV Technician.
• Strictly follow SOPs and USP797 to prepare IV medications.
• Make requisitions for drugs and supplies with professional guidance from the pharmacists.
• Receive and maintain inventory of drugs and ensure their security.
• Enter medication orders into pharmacy operating system.
• Clean and maintain cleanroom per USP797 and SOPs.
• Maintain records of compounding, daily temps, and cleaning logs.
• Verify that information on the prescription is complete and accurate.
• Print prescription labels and package prescriptions according to Long Term Care policy standards.
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

Qualifications

• Must be an Ohio licensed Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Working knowledge of USP797 guidelines for training, compounding of medications, and cleaning and monitoring cleanroom.
• Previous Long-Term Care pharmacy experience a plus (but not required).
• Knowledge of FrameworkLTC a plus (but not required).

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and more.

About CommuniCare Family of Companies

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.