Compounding Pharmacy Technician

BrightSpring Health Services•Totowa, NJ

About The Position

Amerita, Inc., a home infusion therapy provider and wholly owned subsidiary of PharMerica, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Compounding to join its Pharmacy team. The technician reports to the Pharmacy Manager and works at the company's branch. The role involves technical and clerical tasks related to preparing, labeling, and dispensing pharmaceuticals, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with weekend work required. The position may require on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis. It is a driving position, with minimal driving for patient deliveries potentially required.

Requirements

Successfully complete an approved or accredited Pharmacy Technician training program.
Hold a registered Pharmacy Technician license in the state of practice, as required by state regulations; an active New Jersey Pharmacy Technician license is required for this posting.
Hold National Pharmacy Technician Certification when required by the state board of pharmacy in the state of practice.
Have general knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use, and aseptic techniques.
Have effective mathematical and communication skills.
Have basic pharmacy knowledge, including the ability to read and interpret prescriptions.
Be able to work independently, accurately, and efficiently.
Have a flexible schedule and the ability to work on-call evenings and weekends as scheduled.
Hold a valid driver's license; minimal driving for patient deliveries may be required.
Be able to perform constant sitting and keyboard typing, occasional standing and walking, and push, pull, lift, or carry 21–30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

IV certification.
One to three years of related pharmacy experience in a home care, retail, or pharmacy setting.
At least one 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 necessary 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 compliance 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.
Follow 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, pressure and humidity monitoring, and clean-room sterility testing in compliance with company policies and procedures and USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.