Sterile Infusion Pharmacy Tech - Compounding

PharMerica; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision & LifeInsurance

Disability benefits (Company-Paid)

Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Program & DailyPay

401k

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Amerita, Inc. seeks a Pharmacy Technician - Compounding to join our pharmacy team. The role focuses on sterile compounding, documentation, and adherence to USP 797/800 standards in a home infusion setting.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, you will prepare sterile mixtures, perform calculations, and assist with patient deliveries as needed in a Monday–Friday schedule with potential on-call requirements.

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, retail or pharmacy setting, preferred.
• At least 1 year of aseptic preparation of infusion-related pharmaceuticals in a hospital or home infusion setting preferred.
• General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic techniques.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis.
• 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

• Coordinates and schedules the preparation of sterile mixtures and home medical equipment orders with the assistance of the Pharmacist.
• Completes all calculations on product preparation as necessary.
• Compounds sterile mixtures and non-mixtures, including parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration and narcotic analgesics using aseptic technique where state laws permit.
• Ensures compounding/clean room areas and related equipment are cleaned, sanitized and maintained in compliance with company policies and procedures, and USP 797/800 standards.
• Documents all activities on appropriate logs.
• Participates in branch management, department and intra-departmental meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Adheres to accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local and federal regulations, and USP 797/800 standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment.
• Documents all temperature logs, pressure and humidity monitors, records all sterility testing in the clean room per policies and USP 797/800 standards.
• Documents all activities on the appropriate logs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical ability

Communication skills

Independent work

On-call flexibility

Education

Pharmacy Technician training program

IV certification

Registered Pharmacy Technician license

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Amerita, Inc. seeks a Pharmacy Technician - Compounding to join our pharmacy team. The role focuses on sterile compounding, documentation, and adherence to USP 797/800 standards in a home infusion setting.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, you will prepare sterile mixtures, perform calculations, and assist with patient deliveries as needed in a Monday–Friday schedule with potential on-call requirements.