Compounding Technician

Non-Sterile Compounding Technician

Meds.com is a rapidly growing consumer technology firm operating a suite of healthcare businesses, including our flagship brand BlueChew. Our mission is to better patients' lives through innovative healthcare solutions. With a team of 300 professionals across various specialties, we've built scalable pharmacy, telemedicine, and e-commerce platforms using cutting-edge technology. As we continue our accelerated growth trajectory, we're launching new products to expand our patient base and accelerate growth. Join us in tackling exciting challenges at the intersection of healthcare and technology.

The non-sterile compounding 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.

Join our team in our Elmhurst, IL office - we're looking for someone who truly values and enjoys working in the office, not just tolerates it.

What You'll Do

• 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 795 (non-sterile compounding) and company's Quality System.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of USP 795 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 batches for preparation of non-sterile mixtures.
• Organizes assigned workload to facilitate its accomplishment.
• Ensures that 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 the Quality Assurance Department to ensure product sterility, potency and absence of endotoxins.
• Assists pharmacists and pharmacists-in-charge perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Obtain Pharmacy Technician License
• Obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification within 6 months of hire
• Compounding and/or Laboratory experience
• Capable of wearing all protective wear as required. This includes, but not limited to, masks, gloves, gowns, 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 & 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
• Tableting and/or Encapsulating experience preferred
• 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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on your feet for an 8-hour shift.
• 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.

This is a full-time, in-office and in-lab position based at our Elmhurst compounding pharmacy facility (5 days per week).