Sterile IV Compounding Specialist

1 month ago


Orange, California, United States AmeriPharma Full time

About AmeriPharma

AmeriPharma is a rapidly growing healthcare company where you will have the opportunity to contribute to our joint success on a daily basis.

We value new ideas, creativity, and productivity.

We like people who are passionate about their roles and people who like to grow and change as the company evolves.

AmeriPharma's Benefits

Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life that fits your lifestyle and goals

Great pay and general compensation structures

Employee assistance program to assist with mental health, legal questions, financial counseling etc.

Comprehensive PTO and sick leave options

401k program

Plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement

Company sponsored outings and team-building events

Casual Fridays

Job Summary

As a Sterile IV Compounding Specialist at AmeriPharma, you will be responsible for preparing and compounding intravenous medications under the supervision of infusion pharmacist to ensure the safe and accurate preparation of IV medications for patients.

Schedule Details

In-Person (Orange, CA)

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Duties and Responsibilities

Compounding IV medications:

This involves measuring and mixing medications, sterile solutions, and additives according to established protocols and guidelines.

IV pharmacy technicians must follow aseptic techniques to maintain a sterile environment during the compounding process.

Labeling and packaging:

IV pharmacy technicians are responsible for properly labeling and packaging the compounded IV medications, ensuring that all necessary information, such as patient name, medication name, dosage, and expiration date, is clearly indicated.

Inventory management:

IV pharmacy technicians is responsible for monitoring and maintaining inventory levels of IV medications, quantities, lot numbers accuracy, supplies, and equipment.

This includes ordering, receiving, and restocking medications as needed.

Quality control:

IV pharmacy technicians must adhere to quality control standards and procedures to ensure the accuracy, sterility, and safety of compounded IV medications.

This may involve conducting product quality test, regular inspections, performing equipment maintenance, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Environmental monitoring:

IV pharmacy technicians participate in maintaining both environmental controls (fill out logs, sterilize compounding materials, daily/monthly cleaning), and personnel controls (GFT, media fill, surface sampling).

Cleanroom certification:

IV pharmacy technicians participate in the certification procedure every 6 months.

Documentation and record-keeping: IV pharmacy technicians are responsible for accurately documenting all activities related to the compounding and dispensing of IV medications.

This includes maintaining patient records, preparing reports, calibration reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor such as cross training.

IV technicians accurately enter prescription information into the pharmacy's computer system, including patient details, medication dosage, and instructions.

Ensuring all data is entered correctly to facilitate dispensing and record-keeping.

Scheduling:

Manage patient refill schedules efficiently, maintaining an organized and up-to-date refill calendar to ensure uninterrupted care.

Required Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent sales and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience Requirements

Clear Pharmacy Technician License

AmeriPharma's Mission Statement

Our goal is to achieve superior clinical and economic outcomes while maintaining the utmost compassion and care for our patients.

It is our joint and individual responsibility daily to demonstrate to outpatients, prescribers, colleagues, and others that We Care

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO Statement

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time.

AmeriPharma values diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or based on disability or any other legally protected class.



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