IV Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy IV Technician in Houston, TX!  

Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you’ll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference! 

Schedule:

Rotating Monday - Friday 7am-4pm & 1:30pm - 10pm 

Rotating weekends & holiday 

Additional Information:

• pharmacy tech license as required by state
• ACPE IV certification
• 6-12 months IV compounding experience
• Experience with repeater pumps & large batch processing is preferred
• Familiarity with Framworks 

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 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