Pharmacy Technician (Sterile IV Compounding)

IV Compounding Technician

We're looking for candidates who want to grow with us as our customer demand grows. We're constantly improving the way we work, investing in innovative technology for our future, and striving to modernize pharmacy operations a rare thing in our industry.

AmeriPharma's Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life that fits your lifestyle and goals
• Great pay and general compensation structures
• Employee assistance program to assist with mental health, legal questions, financial counseling etc.
• Comprehensive PTO and sick leave options
• 401k program
• Plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement
• Company sponsored outings and team-building events
• Casual Fridays

Job Summary

The IV Compounding Technician is responsible for preparing and compounding intravenous medications under the supervision of a pharmacist. The role emphasizes mastering aseptic technique, compliance, and documentation to ensure the safe and accurate preparation of IV medications for patients.

An ideal IV Compounder is detail-oriented, reliable, and experienced in aseptic technique and USP <797> standards. They work efficiently in a fast-paced cleanroom, follow SOPs closely, communicate proactively, and prioritize accuracy, sterility, and patient safety.

Schedule Details

• Location: On-site, Orange, CA
• Shift: 8-hour shifts / 40 hours per week
• Hours of Operation: MondayFriday, any 8 hour shift between 6:00 AM 6:00 PM; Saturday, 7:30 AM 4:00 PM (Schedule may vary within operational hours)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compounding IV medications: This involves measuring and mixing medications, sterile solutions, and additives according to established protocols and guidelines. IV pharmacy technicians must follow aseptic techniques to maintain a sterile environment during the compounding process.
• Labeling: Responsible for properly labeling compounded IV medications, ensuring that all necessary information, such as patient name, medication name, dosage, and beyond use date, is clearly indicated.
• Quality control: Adhere to quality control standards and procedures to ensure the accuracy, sterility, and safety of compounded IV medications. This may involve conducting product quality testing, routine visual inspections, performing equipment maintenance, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
• Environmental monitoring: Participate in maintaining both environmental controls (fill out logs, sterilize compounding materials, daily/monthly cleaning), and personnel controls (gloved fingertip testing, media fill, surface sampling).
• Cleanroom certification: Participate in the certification procedure every 6 months.
• Documentation and record-keeping: Responsible for accurately documenting all activities related to the compounding and dispensing of IV medications. This includes maintaining patient and compounding records, preparing reports, calibration reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Reports applicable situations to the Lead Production Home Infusion Pharmacist:
• Logs out of range
• Hood and equipment issues
• Incidents inside the cleanroom
• Sterility and Inventory concerns
• Delays in meeting deadlines

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience with sterile compounding (USP <797>) and IV preparation is essential for this role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and at times demanding environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Willingness to obtain an NPTA Sterile Compounding Certification (if offered by employer after 6 months of demonstrated strong work performance)
• At least 6 months of hands-on experience in sterile IV compounding is required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Clear and active CA Pharmacy Technician license
• Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician license

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
• Strong math skills for accurate compounding calculations

AmeriPharma's Mission Statement

Our goal is to achieve superior clinical and economic outcomes while maintaining the utmost compassion and care for our patients. It is our joint and individual responsibility daily to demonstrate to outpatients, prescribers, colleagues, and others that We Care!

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO Statement

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. AmeriPharma values diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or based on disability or any other legally protected class.