Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician - CompoundingAmerita, Inc. is a leading provider in home Infusion therapy. We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician - Compounding to join our Pharmacy team as we grow to be one of the top home infusion providers in the country. The Pharmacy Technician will report to the Pharmacy Manager and work in our City, State branch.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 Pharmacy team, 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.Benefits and perks for You!Medical, Dental, Vision insuranceHealth Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)Tuition discounts & reimbursement401(k)Company Paid Time Off*Shift DifferentialDailyPayPet InsuranceEmployee wellness and discount programsResponsibilitiesCoordinates and schedules the preparation of sterile mixtures and home medical equipment orders with the assistance of the PharmacistCompletes all calculations on product preparation as necessaryCompounds sterile mixtures and non-mixtures, including, but not limited to parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration and narcotic analgesics, using aseptic technique where state laws permitEnsures compounding/clean room areas and related equipment are cleaned, sanitized and maintained in compliance with company policies and procedures, and USP 797 and USP 800 standardsDocuments all activities on appropriate logsParticipates in branch management, department and intra-departmental meetings and quality improvement activitiesAdheres to all accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local and federal regulations, and USP 797 and USP 800 standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipmentDocuments 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 standardsDocuments all activities on the appropriate logsOther duties as assignedSupervisory Responsibility: NoQualificationsSuccessful completion of an approved/accredited Pharmacy Technician training program; IV certification preferredRegistered Pharmacy Technician license in state of practice per state regulationsNational Pharmacy Technician Certification as required by the state board of pharmacy in state of practice1-3 years of related pharmacy experience in a home care setting, retail or pharmacy setting, preferredAt least 1 year of aseptic preparation of infusion-related pharmaceuticals in a hospital or home infusion setting preferredGeneral knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic techniquesFlexible schedule with the ability to work on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basisEffective mathematical and communication skills requiredBasic pharmacy knowledge of reading and interpreting prescriptionsAbility to work independently, accurately and efficientlyValid driver's licenseDriving 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 occasionally standing and walking. The physical requirements will be the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 21-30 lbs**Salary Range USD $26.00 - $28.00 / Hour