A leading closed-door long-term care facility in Nicholasville, KY, is seeking a Day Shift Lead IV Pharmacy Technician to join their team on a direct hire basis. This role centers on leadership within the compounding IV pharmacy, ensuring the preparation of sterile intravenous medications while upholding strict USP 797 compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee operations in the IV compounding room
- Prepare intravenous (IV) medications using aseptic techniques to ensure sterility
- Manage inventory and maintain adequate stock levels
- Ensure adherence to USP 797 standards and other applicable regulations
- Cross-train in the narcotics department to support pharmacy workflow
- Utilize Frameworks software system (training available) to document and manage prescriptions
- Handle a high volume of approximately 600 prescriptions per day
Qualifications and Desired Experience:
- Active, clear Kentucky Pharmacy Technician license
- Minimum of 2 years recent, hands-on IV compounding experience (lead technician experience is not mandatory)
- Familiarity with clean room compounding procedures
- PTCB certification is highly preferred but not required
- Strong work ethic with reliability and consistent attendance, as punctuality is critical
- Ability to work Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, with rotating weekends
Location: Nicholasville, Kentucky (close proximity to Lexington)
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
- Rotating weekends
This opportunity offers a meaningful role with leadership responsibilities in a high-volume, regulated environment. The position is a direct hire with immediate start availability.
If you meet the qualifications and thrive in a detail-focused, fast-paced sterile compounding setting, apply now to advance your pharmacy technician career in intravenous compounding.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
- Competitive Salary
- Weekly Paycheck
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Extensive Medical Coverage
- Licensing Assistance
- Custom Housing
- Travel Assistance
- Professional Development Reimbursement