IV Technician

BrightSpring Health Services • Raleigh, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy IV Technician in Raleigh, North Carolina. The position is part of a closed-door pharmacy team serving long-term care and senior living clients in a non-retail environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. or 12:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m., with rotating weekends.

The Pharmacy IV Technician maintains the sterile compounding room and equipment, compounds sterile preparations, and prepares medication orders in accordance with established policies, quality standards, USP 797, and state regulatory requirements. The role also supports pharmacists with data entry, refill coordination, communication with care facilities and clients, inventory, shipping, and other IV department operations.

PharMerica describes its work as delivering personalized pharmacy care through local teams and a national network. Its services support skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, hospitals, individuals with behavioral or infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician license as required by the state.
• Six months to one 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 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED