IV Technician

PharMerica•Albuquerque, NM

4d•$23 - $26

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a Pharmacy IV Technician in Albuquerque, NM! Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you’ll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference! Schedule: Sun-Thurs 9am-6pm Benefits and perks for you: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare) Tuition discounts & reimbursement 401(k) Company Paid Time Off Shift Differential DailyPay Pet Insurance Employee wellness and discount programs Benefits may vary by employment status How YOU will benefit: Supportive team with room to work independently Ongoing training and career growth Advancement opportunities in a growing company Referral bonuses We cover Pharmacy Technician license fees (new hires & current staff eligible) As a Pharmacy IV Technician you will: Clean, maintain, and monitor the Sterile Compounding Room in accordance with USP 797 and state regulatory standards. Compound sterile preparations, including those from non-sterile powders, within 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 (QA) processes, ensuring compliance with all 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 (EDK) for long-term care facilities. Perform shipping and tracking of Alere packages via 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 any operational or compliance concerns related to USP 797 standards. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Pharmacist, IV Supervisor, or Director of Pharmacy.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Pharmacy Technician license as required by state
6 months – 1 year of IV Pharmacy Technician experience
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to operate a computer; recognize and identify medications.
Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, and effective oral communication.

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 those from non-sterile powders, within 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 (QA) processes, ensuring compliance with all 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 (EDK) for long-term care facilities.
Perform shipping and tracking of Alere packages via 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 any operational or compliance concerns related to USP 797 standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Pharmacist, IV Supervisor, or Director of Pharmacy.