IV Technician

Overview

Phar Merica is hiring a Full‑Time Pharmacy IV Technician in Largo, FL. 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.

Mon–Fri: 12:30 pm–9 pm
Sat–Sun: rotating weekends

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Company Paid Time Off
• Shift Differential
• Daily Pay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee wellness and discount programs
• Benefits may vary by employment status
• Pharmacy Technician license fee coverage for new hires & current staff
• Referral bonuses

• 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 high‑risk pregnancy patients, following established policies and quality standards.
• Support quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with all compounding and documentation requirements.
• Assist pharmacists with data entry, refill coordination, and communication with nursing homes and 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 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.

Required:

• 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.

Desired:

• Long‑Term Care pharmacy experience.

Phar Merica, an affiliate of Bright Spring Health Services, is a full‑service pharmacy solution providing value beyond medication. Phar Merica is the long‑term care pharmacy services provider of choice for senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities, public health organizations, and post‑acute care organizations. For more information, please visit