Pharmacy Technician

$41,600 - $49,920/Yr

PharMerica - Shawnee, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Shawnee, KS

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician - Compounding at Amerita will play a crucial role in the pharmacy team, focusing on the preparation, labeling, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals in a home infusion setting. This position is essential for ensuring the safe and effective compounding of sterile admixtures and home medical equipment orders, contributing to the company's mission of providing high-quality infusion therapy services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule the preparation of sterile admixtures and home medical equipment orders with the assistance of the Pharmacist.
• Complete all calculations on product preparation and obtain validation from the Pharmacist before compounding/mixing.
• Compound sterile admixtures and non-admixtures, including parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration, and narcotic analgesics, using aseptic technique where state laws permit.
• Prepare labels, prescriptions, and compounding/mixing worksheets and maintain product lot numbers, expiration dates, and batch records.
• Generate delivery/pick slips under the supervision of the Pharmacist.
• Pick and pull supplies and home medical equipment.
• Ensure compounding/clean room areas and related equipment are cleaned, sanitized, and maintained in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Obtain supply inventories from patients/clients and communicate information to the Pharmacist as required.
• Participate in branch management, department, and intra-departmental meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Adhere to all accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local, and federal regulations and standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved/accredited Pharmacy Technician training program; IV certification preferred.
• 1-3 years of related pharmacy experience in a home care setting.
• At least 1 year of aseptic preparation of infusion-related pharmaceuticals in a hospital or home infusion setting.
• General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use, and aseptic techniques.
• Effective mathematical and communication skills required.
• Basic pharmacy knowledge of reading and interpreting prescriptions.
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits plus HSA & FSA Savings Accounts
• Supplemental Coverage - Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off & Holidays