Compounding Pharmacy Technician

BrightSpring Health Services•Charlottesville, VA

About The Position

Amerita, a wholly owned subsidiary of PharMerica and an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a specialty infusion company providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside the hospital. Amerita is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Compounding to join its Pharmacy team. The technician prepares technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and reports to the Pharmacy Manager. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role may require on-call evenings and weekends on a scheduled basis. Minimal driving for patient deliveries may be required.

Requirements

Successful completion of an approved or accredited Pharmacy Technician training program.
Registered Pharmacy Technician license in the state of practice, in accordance with state regulations.
National Pharmacy Technician Certification as required by the state board of pharmacy in the state of practice.
General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use, and aseptic techniques.
Flexible schedule and ability to work on-call evenings and weekends on a scheduled basis.
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 perform constant sitting and keyboard typing, occasional standing and walking, and pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying 21–30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

IV certification.
1–3 years of related pharmacy experience in a home care, retail, or pharmacy setting.
At least 1 year of aseptic preparation of infusion-related pharmaceuticals in a hospital or home infusion setting.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule preparation of sterile mixtures and home medical equipment orders with the assistance of the Pharmacist.
Complete calculations for product preparation as necessary.
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 appropriate logs.
Participate in branch management, department, and intra-departmental meetings and quality improvement activities.
Adhere to applicable accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local, and federal regulations, as well as USP 797 and USP 800 standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment.
Document temperature logs and pressure and humidity monitors, and record clean room sterility testing in compliance with company policies and procedures and USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.