IV Technician
About The Position
PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy IV Technician in Largo, Florida. The position is part of a closed-door pharmacy team serving long-term care and senior living clients, as well as Alere high-risk pregnancy patients. The technician supports sterile compounding, prescription preparation, quality assurance, inventory, and department operations while following applicable policies and regulatory standards, including USP 797. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with weekend and holiday rotations and no on-call duties. The position is subject to a level 2 background screening.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Pharmacy Technician license as required by the state.
- 6 months to 1 year of IV Pharmacy Technician experience.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to operate a computer and recognize and identify medications.
- Detail-oriented and goal-oriented, with effective oral communication skills and the ability to work as a team player.
Nice To Haves
- Long-term care pharmacy experience.
Responsibilities
- Clean, maintain, and monitor the Sterile Compounding Room in accordance with USP 797 and state regulatory standards.
- Compound sterile preparations, including preparations made from non-sterile powders, in a Class 100 cleanroom environment.
- Prepare and fill prescriptions for long-term care residents and Alere high-risk pregnancy patients, following established policies and quality standards.
- Support quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with compounding and documentation requirements.
- Assist pharmacists with data entry, refill coordination, and communication with nursing homes and Alere clients.
- Stage, prepare, and fill medication orders accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain and clean infusion pumps and other sterile compounding equipment, ensuring proper calibration and safety.
- Replenish and maintain Emergency Drug Kits for long-term care facilities.
- Ship and track Alere packages through third-party overnight logistics providers.
- Support inventory management, filing, answering phones, and stocking areas within the IV department.
- Collaborate with the Lead IV Technician and Pharmacy Supervisor to maintain a safe, compliant, and organized work environment.
- Promptly report operational or compliance concerns related to USP 797 standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Pharmacist, IV Supervisor, or Director of Pharmacy.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account, including up to $5,000 for childcare
- Tuition discounts and reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Company-paid time off
- Shift differential
- DailyPay
- Pet insurance
- Employee wellness and discount programs
- Ongoing training and career growth
- Advancement opportunities
- Referral bonuses
- Pharmacy Technician license fee coverage for eligible new hires and current staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
