IV Technician
PharMerica
Summary
PharMerica is hiring a full-time IV Technician in Greensburg, PA! Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you'll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients.
Job description
As a Pharmacy IV Technician you will:
- Clean, maintain, and monitor the Sterile Compounding Room in accordance with USP 797 and state regulatory standards. Compound sterile preparations, including those from non-sterile powders, within a Class 100 cleanroom environment.
- Prepare and fill prescriptions for long-term care residents and Alere high-risk pregnancy patients, following established policies and quality standards.
- Support quality assurance (QA) processes, ensuring compliance with all compounding and documentation requirements.
- Assist pharmacists with data entry, refill coordination, and communication with nursing homes and Alere clients.
- Stage, prepare, and fill medication orders accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain and clean infusion pumps and other sterile compounding equipment, ensuring proper calibration and safety.
- Replenish and maintain Emergency Drug Kits (EDK) for long-term care facilities.
- Perform shipping and tracking of Alere packages via third-party overnight logistics providers.
- Support inventory management, filing, answering phones, and stocking areas within the IV department.
- Collaborate with the Lead IV Technician and Pharmacy Supervisor to maintain a safe, compliant, and organized work environment.
- Promptly report any operational or compliance concerns related to USP 797 standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Pharmacist, IV Supervisor, or Director of Pharmacy.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Pharmacy Technician license as required by state
- 6 months – 1 year of IV Pharmacy Technician experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to operate a computer; recognize and identify medications
- Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, and effective oral communication
- Long Term Care pharmacy experience (desired)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Company Paid Time Off
- Shift Differential
- DailyPay
- Pet Insurance
- Employee wellness and discount programs
- Referral bonuses
- Pharmacy Technician license fees covered
Company overview
PharMerica is a leading national provider of institutional pharmacy services, specializing in comprehensive pharmacy management for long-term care settings. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the company operates over 180 long-term care pharmacies across nearly every state in the U.S., serving more than 3,100 facilities including skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, behavioral health settings, and post-acute care facilities. With approximately 6,000 dedicated employees and over 30 years of industry experience, PharMerica delivers medication management services, cost containment solutions, compliance support, and clinical programs designed to improve patient outcomes while controlling healthcare costs. The company provides 24/7 medication availability, on-site IV services, consultant pharmacist reviews, and advanced technology platforms for medication ordering and management. As part of BrightSpring Health Services, PharMerica combines national scale with local expertise to offer personalized pharmacy solutions that go beyond traditional medication dispensing, focusing on helping people live their best lives through superior pharmacy care and support services.