Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Amerita•Charlottesville, VA

10d•$29 - $31

About The Position

Amerita, Inc., a specialty home infusion provider and wholly owned subsidiary of PharMerica, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Compounding to join its Pharmacy team. The technician prepares technical and clerical components of pharmaceutical preparation, labeling, and dispensing, supporting home infusion therapy and home medical equipment orders. The position reports to the Pharmacy Manager and is based at a branch location. The role involves sterile and non-sterile compounding, documentation, maintaining clean-room standards, and compliance with applicable regulations and USP standards. The position has a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule, with on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis. Minimal driving for patient deliveries may be required. The stated salary range is USD $29.30–$30.96 per hour.

Requirements

Successful completion of an approved or accredited Pharmacy Technician training program.
Registered Pharmacy Technician license in the state of practice, as required by state regulations.
National Pharmacy Technician Certification when required by the state board of pharmacy in the state of practice.
General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use, and aseptic techniques.
Effective mathematical and communication skills.
Basic pharmacy knowledge, including reading and interpreting prescriptions.
Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work an on-call schedule on evenings and weekends as scheduled.
Ability to sit and type at a keyboard constantly; stand and walk occasionally; and push, pull, lift, or carry 21–30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

IV certification preferred.
One to three years of related pharmacy experience in a home care, retail, or pharmacy setting preferred.
At least one year of aseptic preparation of infusion-related pharmaceuticals in a hospital or home infusion setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule preparation of sterile mixtures and home medical equipment orders with assistance from the Pharmacist.
Complete calculations needed for product preparation.
Compound sterile mixtures and non-mixtures, including parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration, and narcotic analgesics, using aseptic technique where state laws permit.
Clean, sanitize, and maintain compounding and clean-room areas and related equipment in accordance with company policies and procedures and USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
Document activities on the appropriate logs, including temperature logs, pressure and humidity monitoring, and clean-room sterility testing.
Participate in branch management, department, and intra-departmental meetings and quality improvement activities.
Follow accreditation requirements and applicable OSHA, FDA, state, local, and federal regulations, as well as USP 797 and USP 800 standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.