Pharmacy Technician - ResCare Premier Inc.
Vancouver, WA
About the Job
Pay Max USD $28.00/Hr
Our Company Amerita Overview Amerita, Inc
is a leading provider in home Infusion therapy
We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician - Compounding to join our Pharmacy team as we grow to be one of the top home infusion providers in the country
The Pharmacy Technician will report to the Pharmacy Manager and work in our Portland, WA branch
Amerita is an entrepreneurial-founded company and a wholly owned subsidiary of PharMerica
The home infusion market is positioned for rapid growth driven by the aging population, increase in chronic diseases, robust pipeline of infusible drugs coming to market, and an industry shift from hospital delivery settings to lower-cost, high-quality alternative providers such as Amerita
As a core member of the Pharmacy team, you will be expected to prepare technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling and dispensing of pharmaceuticals
We will help you achieve your goals through continuous professional development and regular career progression discussions
This Pharmacy Technician Position is an Onsite position Monday- Friday 8:30a- 5:00p
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 Responsibilities As a Pharmacy Technician - Compounding, you will..
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 but not limited to parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration and narcotic analgesics, using aseptic technique where state laws permit
Prepare labels, prescriptions and compounding/mixing worksheets and complete 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 form patients/clients and communicate information obtained 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
Qualifications 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 About our L