Amerita
Prepares technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. Plays an integral role in the inventory and quality assurance activities.
Shift: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
• Coordinates and schedules the preparation of sterile admixtures and home medical equipment orders with the assistance of the Pharmacist.• Completes all calculations on product preparation and obtains validation from the Pharmacist before compounding/mixing.• Compounds sterile admixtures and non-admixtures, including but not limited to parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration and narcotic analgesics, using aseptic technique where state laws permit.• 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.• 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 the appropriate logs.• Obtains supply inventories from patients/clients and communicates information obtained to the Pharmacist as required.• 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• Certified pharmacy technician licenses, required per individual State Board of Pharmacy• One to three (1-3) years of related pharmacy experience in a home care setting• At least one (1) year of aseptic preparation of infusion-related pharmaceuticals in a hospital or home infusion 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
Amerita, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. Committed to excellent service, our vision is to combine the administrative efficiencies of a large organization with the flexibility, responsiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit of a local provider. For more information, please visit www.ameritaiv.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.
BrightSpring is the parent company of a family of services and brands that provides clinical, nonclinical, pharmacy and ancillary care services for people of all ages, health and skill levels across home and community settings.
The company is a leading provider of diversified home and community-based health and pharmacy services to medically complex and high-need populations. Its primary businesses include: behavioral health (including autism services), home health care (including personal care, home health, and hospice), neuro therapy, and job placement and vocational training, supported by pharmacy and telecare ancillary technologies and services. These businesses employ over 37,000 dedicated full-time equivalent team members in 50 states and provide services for over 350,000 people every day.
BrightSpring is focused on providing quality outcomes and solutions through best-in-class services and investments in people, process and technology innovation, including the development of its Connected Home model of care. Founded and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the company has been making a difference in communities since 1974 – helping people live their best life.
