Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Job Title: Compounding Pharmacy Technician
Reports to: Pharmacist in Charge
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hours: 8:00-5:00, Monday - Friday

At FarmaKeio, we’re reshaping the idea of healthcare. We believe medicine should go beyond masking symptoms to uncover and treat the root cause. Every formula we create is designed to  restore balance, vitality, and the freedom to live well.

 

The Perks!

We are committed to supporting our team's health and wellness with our comprehensive benefits package which include:

• Competitive Salary: Salaries exceed industry benchmarking, OT eligibility, annual bonus potential, and potential sign-on bonus
• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans with company-subsidized premiums.
• Peace of Mind: 100% company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance.
• ​​​​​​​ Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge, and take care of what matters most.
• Retirement Savings: A 401(k) plan featuring a 4% company match to help you build for the future.
• Schedule : 8:00-5:00, Monday - Friday
• Time Off: 8 Company-Paid Holidays and 2 - 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off per year. PTO is based on company tenure.

The Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician is an engineer of empowerment, directly responsible for translating a patient's personalized treatment plan into reality. If you believe medicine should move past cold, "just take this" answers, and instead embrace tailored solutions that restore the whole self: mind, body, and spirit—you belong here.

Your specialized role in igniting the transition of modern medicine involves:

• Digging Deeper by meticulously preparing, weighing, and mixing the custom ingredients that constitute a patient's unique, tailored treatment.
• Treating Smarter by applying advanced compounding techniques to ensure the quality, purity, and potency of every preparation, honoring the provider and patient's decision to treat the root cause.
• Restoring Freedom by mastering the craft that delivers personalized pharmaceutical solutions—handing the most powerful tool for health, their  Freedom , back to the patient.

Job Summary

The 503A Compounding Pharmacy Technician plays a vital role in FARMAKEIO’s industry-leading custom compounding pharmacy operations. Reporting to the Pharmacist in Charge and Pharmacist on Duty, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for processing compounding paperwork, accurately compounding medications, and maintaining compliance with federal and state pharmacy laws. This position also includes maintaining the pharmacy work area and equipment, supporting patient care through effective communication and documentation, and assisting with shipping and inventory tasks to ensure timely and accurate product delivery. 

Key Responsibilities

Pharmacy Operations

• Comply with all applicable federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations, ensuring all tasks are performed under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Input and verify patient and prescription information accurately, adhering to state pharmacy laws and company SOPs.
• Assist pharmacists in contacting patients regarding medical information, prescriptions, and refill needs.
• Interact politely and effectively with patients, practitioners, and other stakeholders to maintain strong professional relationships.

Compounding and Preparation

• Prepare and compound medications accurately and efficiently, following established protocols and safety guidelines.
• Maintain and clean compounding equipment and the pharmacy environment to meet regulatory standards.
• Create and print master formulation records, compounding records, and labels under pharmacist supervision.
• Check the records or compounded products prepared by others to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate records of compounding activities, inventory transactions, and shipping documents in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all documentation is reviewed and approved by a licensed pharmacist as required by state pharmacy laws.
• Assist with updates, edits, reviews, and additions to procedural documentation to maintain relevance and accuracy.

Inventory Management

• Assist in managing pharmacy inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels and accurate records.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Receive and reduce to writing refill requests as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Must meet all legal and regulatory requirements for handling controlled substances, including passing a background check and drug screening in accordance with applicable laws and pharmacy regulations.
• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills to ensure accurate documentation, inventory management, and timely shipment of compounded medications.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Certified pharmacy technician license in good standing in the state of New Mexico required
• Preferred: 6 months sterile compounding experience with proof of 100 complete sterile compounding hours