Pharmacy Technician /Compounding Infusion

Amerita•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Amerita, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join its Pharmacy team. The role performs technical and clerical tasks associated with preparing, labeling, and dispensing pharmaceuticals, including sterile compounding and home medical equipment orders. The Pharmacy Technician reports to the Pharmacy Manager of the branch and works with the Pharmacist. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with flexibility to work scheduled on-call evenings and weekends. Amerita is a home infusion provider and an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services. The position supports the preparation of infusion-related pharmaceuticals and the provision of complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside the hospital. The role includes maintaining clean-room areas and equipment and documenting compounding, environmental monitoring, and related activities in accordance with company policies, applicable regulations, and USP 797 and USP 800 standards. The position has no supervisory responsibility. Minimal driving for patient deliveries may be required.

Requirements

Successfully complete an approved or accredited Pharmacy Technician training program.
Hold a Registered Pharmacy Technician license in the state of practice, as required by state regulations.
Hold National Pharmacy Technician Certification when required by the state board of pharmacy in the state of practice.
Have general knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use, and aseptic techniques.
Have effective mathematical and communication skills.
Have basic pharmacy knowledge, including the ability to read and interpret prescriptions.
Be able to work independently, accurately, and efficiently.
Have a valid driver's license.
Be able to work a flexible schedule, including scheduled on-call evenings and weekends.
Be able to perform constant sitting and keyboard typing, occasional standing and walking, and push, pull, lift, or carry 21–30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule preparation of sterile mixtures and home medical equipment orders with the assistance of the Pharmacist.
Complete calculations needed for product preparation.
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 compliance with company policies and procedures and USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
Document activities on the appropriate logs.
Participate in branch management, department, and intra-departmental meetings and quality-improvement activities.
Comply with applicable accreditation requirements and OSHA, FDA, state, local, and federal regulations, as well as USP 797 and USP 800 standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment.
Document temperature logs, pressure and humidity monitoring, and clean-room sterility testing in compliance with company policies and procedures and USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.