Pharmacy Technician - Compounding

BrightSpring Health Services • Anchorage, AK

21h

About The Position

Amerita, Inc., a home infusion therapy provider and wholly owned subsidiary of PharMerica, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Compounding to join its Pharmacy team. The Pharmacy Technician reports to the Pharmacy Manager and performs technical and clerical tasks associated with preparing, labeling, and dispensing pharmaceuticals. The role supports the preparation of sterile mixtures and home medical equipment orders, with pharmacist assistance, and follows applicable company procedures and regulatory standards. Amerita offers continuous professional development and regular career progression discussions.

The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a driving position; minimal driving for patient deliveries may be required. The role requires constant sitting and keyboard use, occasional standing and walking, and the ability to push, pull, lift, or carry 21–30 pounds.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved or accredited Pharmacy Technician training program.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician license in the state of practice, in accordance with state regulations.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification when required by the state board of pharmacy in the state of practice.
• General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use, and aseptic techniques.
• Effective mathematical and communication skills.
• Basic pharmacy knowledge, including the ability to read and interpret prescriptions.
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work on-call evenings and weekends on a scheduled basis.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to sit and type at a keyboard constantly, stand and walk occasionally, and push, pull, lift, or carry 21–30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• IV certification preferred.
• 1–3 years of related pharmacy experience in a home-care, retail, or pharmacy setting preferred.
• At least 1 year of aseptic preparation of infusion-related pharmaceuticals in a hospital or home infusion setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule preparation of sterile mixtures and home medical equipment orders with assistance from a pharmacist.
• Complete calculations for product preparation as necessary.
• Compound sterile mixtures and non-mixtures, including parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration, and narcotic analgesics, using aseptic technique where state laws permit.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain compounding and clean-room areas and related equipment in accordance with company procedures and USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
• Document activities on appropriate logs, including temperature logs, pressure and humidity monitoring, and clean-room sterility testing.
• Participate in branch management, department, and interdepartmental meetings and quality-improvement activities.
• Follow applicable accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local, and federal requirements and USP 797 and USP 800 standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed