IV Technician

PharMerica • Largo, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy IV Technician in Largo, Florida. The role 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 works in a non-retail environment and supports sterile compounding, prescription preparation, quality assurance, medication order fulfillment, and related IV department operations.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM, with weekend and holiday rotations and no on-call responsibilities. The role is subject to a level 2 background screening. Benefits may vary by employment status.

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 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 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, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, 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 fees covered for eligible new hires and current staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED