Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Amerita, Inc. is a leading provider in home Infusion therapy. We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician - Production 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 Tucson, AZ 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, the Pharmacy Technician - Production 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.
We will help you achieve your goals through continuous professional development and regular career progression discussions.
On-Site (NOT Remote)
Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 30am - 5 : 00p
We offer
- 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
Helps coordinate patient care activities with Pharmacists, Nurses, access team, and other TechniciansPrepares labels, prescriptions and compounding / mixing worksheets and completes and maintains product lot numbers, expiration dates and batch recordsDocuments all temperature logs, pressure and humidity monitors, records all sterility testing done in the clean room in compliance with company policies and procedures, and USP 797 and USP 800 standards. Documents all activities on the appropriate logsParticipates in branch management, department and intra-departmental meetings and quality improvement activitiesCoordinates and schedules the preparation of sterile mixtures and home medical equipment orders with the assistance of the PharmacistAdheres to all accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local and federal regulations and standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipmentOther duties as assignedSupervisory Responsibility : NoQualifications
Successful completion of an approved / accredited Pharmacy Technician training program; IV certification preferredRegistered Pharmacy Technician license in state of practice per state regulationsNational Pharmacy Technician Certification as required by the state board of pharmacy in state of practice1-3 years of related pharmacy experience in a home care settingAt least 1 year of aseptic preparation of infusion-related pharmaceuticals in a hospital or home infusion settingGeneral knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic techniquesEffective mathematical and communication skills requiredBasic pharmacy knowledge of reading and interpreting prescriptionsAbility to work independently, accurately and efficientlyValid driver's licenseDriving Position : Yes-Minimal driving for patient deliveries may be required
To perform this role will require constant sitting, and typing on a keyboard with fingers, and occasional standing, and walking. The physical requirements will be the ability to push / pull and lift / carry 10-30 lbs