Pharmacy Technician / Compounding Technician
Company : Adoration Home Health & Hospice
Location : Salt Lake City, UT, 84119
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
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.
Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability • Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off• Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Discount Program & DailyPay• 401k
• Pet Insurance
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- Successful completion of an approved/accredited Pharmacy Technician training program; IV certification preferred
- Registered Pharmacy Technician license in state of practice per state regulations
- National Pharmacy Technician Certification as required by the state board of pharmacy in state of practice
- 1-3 years of related pharmacy experience in a home care setting, retail or pharmacy setting, preferred
- At least 1 year of aseptic preparation of infusion-related pharmaceuticals in a hospital or home infusion setting preferred
- General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic techniques
- Flexible schedule with the ability to work on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis
- 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
Driving Position: Yes-Minimal driving for patient deliveries may be required
**To perform this role will require constant sitting and typing on a keyboard with fingers, and ocassionally standing and walking. The physical requirements will be the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 21-30 lbs**
About our Line of Business
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.Salary Range
USD $24.00 - $27.00 / HourTop trending job titles hiring now
Frequently asked questions
Salt Lake City's healthcare sector offers a balanced pace for pharmacy technicians, blending home infusion demands with manageable patient volumes. Compared to larger metropolitan areas, pharmacy techs here often experience a steady workflow that supports precision in compounding sterile mixtures without overwhelming pressure.
Utah emphasizes registered pharmacy technician licensure and national certification aligned with state pharmacy board requirements, especially for home infusion roles. IV certification is highly valued in Salt Lake City due to the technical nature of compounding sterile pharmaceuticals and adherence to USP 797 and 800 standards.
Mastery of aseptic techniques and proficiency in pharmaceutical calculations are critical. Familiarity with compounding parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy agents, and narcotic analgesics enhances job performance. Additionally, understanding USP 797 and 800 standards ensures compliance and patient safety in sterile product preparation.
Professionals can progress into supervisory roles, specialized compounding technician positions, or clinical pharmacy support roles. Continuous education, such as obtaining IV certification or advanced pharmacy technician credentials, opens pathways to leadership within infusion therapy providers or transitioning into pharmacy consulting.
At Adoration Home Health & Hospice, pharmacy technicians benefit from ongoing professional development and regular career discussions designed to enhance compounding skills and clinical knowledge. Their emphasis on continuous learning aligns with industry standards and USP regulations, supporting technicians' growth.
The company fosters a collaborative atmosphere focused on high-quality home infusion services. Pharmacy technicians operate within well-maintained clean rooms, adhering to strict sanitization and documentation protocols, which ensures that everyday tasks like sterile compounding and medication preparation meet rigorous safety standards.
Pharmacy technicians specializing in compounding within Salt Lake City typically earn between $24.00 and $27.00 per hour. This rate reflects the specialized skills required for aseptic preparation and compliance with infusion therapy regulations, competitive with regional market standards.
While demand for home infusion pharmacy technicians is growing due to demographic trends, Salt Lake City offers a moderate competition level. Applicants with IV certification, experience in aseptic compounding, and strong pharmaceutical knowledge have a distinct advantage in securing roles.
Unlike retail pharmacy technicians, compounding technicians focus heavily on preparing sterile and customized pharmaceutical mixtures for home infusion. This role demands strict adherence to USP standards and aseptic techniques, with less emphasis on customer-facing tasks and more on precise medication formulation.
Daily duties include compounding sterile mixtures like antibiotics and chemotherapy drugs, meticulous documentation of environmental conditions, and maintaining clean room compliance. This contrasts with retail settings where the focus centers more on dispensing and customer service rather than sterile preparation.