Pharmacy Technician

Amerita

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.

Come join our closed door specialty infusion pharmacy! Amerita is a leading provider of Specialty Infusion services focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. As one of the most respected Specialty Infusion providers in America, we service thousands of patients nationwide through our growing network of branches and healthcare professionals. The Pharmacy Technician / Patient Service Representative performs technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation of labeling and dispensing pharmaceuticals as well as conducting inventory and quality assurance activities. The Patient Service Rep (PSR) handles refill calls and prepares patient supplies, manages delivery ticket confirmations and scanning. This role is essential to excellent patient care and workflow!

* 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

Coordinates and schedules the preparation of IV therapies and home medical equipment orders with the assistance of the Pharmacist.
• Helps organize patient care activities with Pharmacists, Nurses, other Technicians and Patient Care Coordinators.
• Prepares labels, prescriptions and compounding/mixing worksheets and completes and maintains product lot numbers, expiration dates and batch records.
• Generates delivery/pick slips under the supervision of the Pharmacist; picks and pulls supplies and home medical equipment.
• Obtains supply inventories from patients/clients, communicate information obtained to the Pharmacist as required, and document all communication in patient progress notes on the pharmacy computer system.
• Participates in branch management, department and intra-departmental meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Adheres to all accreditation, OSHA, FDA, state, local and federal regulations, and standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment.

• Successful completion of an approved/accredited pharmacy technician training program; IV certification preferred
• One to three (1-3) years of related pharmacy experience in a home care setting, retail, or pharmacy 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, preferred