Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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• Routinely check for outdated or soon to expire chemicals and compounded products.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.

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