The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for preparing, labeling, and dispensing sterile mixtures and home medical equipment while maintaining clean room standards. They must document all activities, perform pharmaceutical calculations, and ensure compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 regulations.
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 City, State 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.
Coordinates and schedules the preparation of sterile mixtures and home medical equipment orders with the assistance of the Pharmacist Completes all calculations on product preparation as necessary Compounds sterile mixtures and non-mixtures, including, but not limited to parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration and narcotic analgesics, using aseptic technique where state laws permit Ensures compounding/clean room areas and related equipment are cleaned, sanitized and maintained in compliance with company policies and procedures, and USP 797 and USP 800 standards Documents all activities on appropriate logs 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 USP 797 and USP 800 standards relevant to infusion pharmacy and home medical equipment Documents 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 logs Other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibility: No
USD $30.00 - $40.00 / Hour
Candidates must have completed an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program and hold a valid state registration and national certification. At least one year of experience in aseptic preparation of infusion-related pharmaceuticals is preferred.
Market context
In New York, pharmacy technician openings are often driven by steady patient volume, retail pharmacy staffing needs, and the need for accurate prescription support. These roles are competitive because employers look for a current license or registration, pharmacy experience, and strong attention to detail, communication, and medical terminology knowledge. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and match your experience to the listed sig codes and workflow needs before applying.
