Pharmacy Technician / Production

BrightSpring Health Services; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

DailyPay

401k

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amerita, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Production to join our home infusion pharmacy team in New Jersey. You will support labeling, dispensing, and aseptic preparation efforts under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager.

The role requires NJ Active Pharmacy Technician license, experience in aseptic compounding, and the ability to coordinate with pharmacists, nurses, and aides. Monday–Friday, 9:30 am–6:00 pm, with competitive benefits.

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.
• 1-3 years of related pharmacy experience in a home care setting.
• At least 1 year of aseptic preparation of infusion-related pharmaceuticals.
• General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic techniques.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care with pharmacists, nurses, access team, and technicians.
• Prepare labels, prescriptions and compounding/mixing worksheets; maintain lot numbers and batch records.
• Document temperature logs, sterility testing, and logs in compliance with USP 797/800.
• Participate in branch management and quality improvement activities.
• Coordinate sterile mixture prep and home medical equipment orders with pharmacists.
• Adhere to accreditation and regulatory standards for infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician training

Pharmacy Technician license

National certification

Home care experience

Aseptic compounding

Pharmacy knowledge

Communication skills

Prescription interpretation

Independent work

Driver's license

Delivery driving

Education

Pharmacy Technician training program

Job description

Our Company

Amerita

Overview

Amerita, Inc. is a leading provider in home Infusion therapy. We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician - Production to join our Pharmacyteam as we grow to be one of the top home infusion providers in the country. The Pharmacy Technicianwill report to the Pharmacy Managerand work in our City, Statebranch.

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 Pharmacyteam, 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.

Schedule:Monday - Friday9:30a-6p

NJ Active Pharm Tech Licenses are required.

• Competitive Pay


• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance


• Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability


• Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Discount Program & DailyPay


• 401k


• Pet Insurance

Responsibilities

• Helps coordinate patient care activities with Pharmacists, Nurses, access team, and other Technicians


• Prepares labels, prescriptions and compounding/mixing worksheets and completes and maintains product lot numbers, expiration dates and batch records


• 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


• Participates in branch management, department and intra-departmental meetings and quality improvement activities


• Coordinates and schedules the preparation of sterile mixtures and home medical equipment orders with the assistance of the Pharmacist


• Adheres to all accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local and federal regulations and standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment


• 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


• At least 1 year of aseptic preparation of infusion-related pharmaceuticals in a hospital or home infusion setting


• General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic techniques


• 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 occasional standing, and walking. The physical requirements will be the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10-30 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.

Salary Range

USD $22.00 - $24.00 / Hour