IV Technician

BrightSpring Health Services • Louisville, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy IV Technician in Louisville, Kentucky, to work in a closed-door, non-retail pharmacy serving long-term care and senior living clients, as well as Alere high-risk pregnancy patients. The role prepares and fills medication orders and sterile preparations while supporting pharmacy operations, quality assurance, and compliance with USP 797 and state regulatory standards.

The schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off. The listed hours are Sunday–Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.–11 p.m., and Thursday–Saturday, 12:30 p.m.–1 a.m. The technician works with pharmacists, the Lead IV Technician, and pharmacy leadership to maintain a safe, compliant, and organized IV department.

PharMerica is an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services and provides pharmacy services to skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, hospitals, and other populations and care settings. The company operates long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies nationwide.

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 the ability to work as a team player and communicate effectively orally.

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 according to established policies and quality standards.
• Support quality assurance processes and comply with compounding and documentation requirements.
• Assist pharmacists with data entry, refill coordination, and communication with nursing homes and Alere clients.
• Stage, prepare, and accurately and efficiently fill medication orders.
• Maintain and clean infusion pumps and other sterile compounding equipment, including 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.
• Referral bonuses.
• Pharmacy Technician license fees covered for eligible new hires and current staff.

What This Job Offers

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