Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician (Non-Sterile Compounding) Overview The non-sterile compounding pharmacy technician is responsible for creating compounded medication under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist.

The duties of a non-sterile compounding technician include, but not limited to, receiving medication orders, measuring quantities, mixing ingredients, packaging medication, and updating records.

Responsibilities and Duties Completes compounding and other pharmacy records as indicated. Weighs, measures, and mixes raw material ingredients, monitors agitation, heating and cooling temperatures, and other parameters to ensure finished batches of tablets meet specifications.

Transfers materials into properly labeled, approved containers. Cleans and sanitizes equipment and completes all required documentation to maintain compliance with USP

non-sterile compounding) and company's Quality System. Maintains thorough understanding of USP

guidelines. Prepares labels and picks in accordance with the dispensing order. Prepares both prepackaged and unit dose drugs in accordance with the dispensing order.

Prepares and generates batch for preparation of non-sterile mixtures. Organizes assigned workload to facilitate its accomplishment.

Ensures the compounding room and related equipment are cleaned and maintained per organizational policy and procedures. Participates with the pharmacist and pharmacy manager in monitoring / maintaining drug inventories and preparing orders for drugs and related supplies.

Participates in department QA activities as requested Follow Safety Data Sheet (SDS) guidelines for maintaining safety and managing safety events.

Demonstrate general knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Properly clean up hazardous medication spills utilizing established safety protocols.

Safely dispose of hazardous wastes generated during medication preparation. Routinely check for outdated or soon to expire chemicals and compounded products.

Use proper garbing techniques in accordance with SOP guidelines. Effectively prepare and organize all compounded products for pharmacist review.

Work closely with Quality Assurance Department to ensure product sterility, potency and absence of endotoxins. Assists pharmacist-in-charge and pharmacist perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent Current Technician Registration in Good Standing with applicable board of pharmacy Compounding and / or Laboratory experience Knowledge of USP Chapter

Guidelines Capable of wearing all protective wear as required. This includes, but not limited to, mask, gloves, gown, hair net, safety goggles, etc.

Ability to operate computer and laboratory equipment Detail Oriented Strong organizational skills Ability to multi-task Ability to work as part of a team Experience in a fast pace working environment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of basic principles, theories and laws, policies and procedures that pertain to compounding Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards Detail-oriented and self-motivated Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a team to achieve goals around safety, quality, and delivery Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions Ability to perform rudimentary mathematical calculations as related to compounding Knowledge of medical terminology Effective problem-solving skills Ability to supervise and train assigned staff as designated by the pharmacist-in-charge Physical Requirements Ability to work on your feet for an extended period of time.

Ability to repetitively use hands, wrist, and arms to perform job duties. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of force in order to lift, carry, pull and / or move objects as required. Powered by JazzHR