Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview :
The Compounding Pharmacy Technician will assist the pharmacist with providing safe and appropriate pharmacy services to our patients in accordance with the policies and procedures of Glenview Professional Pharmacy, the State of Texas Professional Standards, and other regulatory entities. The Compounding Technician works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, working in the non-sterile and sterile compounding labs. A compounding technician is experienced in all aspects of medication compounding and plays a significant role in the coordination of patient services.

• Health Insurance/Dental/Vision/401k.

Patient Care Specialist Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions.
• Update job knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
• Enhance the organization's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Demonstrates proficiency with the following direction.
• Demonstrates ability to perform non-sterile and sterile compounding per strict USP 795/797/800 guidelines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Properly use, calibrate and maintain equipment needed in making compounds.
• Sampling batches for quality testing.  Executes required in-process product quality checks and documents accurately.
• Perform a miscellaneous inventory of consumables to ensure proper stock.
• Operate, clean and sterilize aseptic compounding equipment and compounding areas.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the compounding areas.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Training of other staff.
• Ensure all calculations on compounding log sheets are accurate and correct.
• Tracking, ordering, and receiving orders of supplies.
• Follow all SOPs, USP and all other safety and company policies, double-check calculations, record compounding procedures, lot and expiry of ingredients.
• Coordinate with other pharmacy team members to compound preparations and execute quality assurance procedures, following standard operating procedures.
• Ensure all compounds are prepared in accordance with the master formulas and in accordance with USP <795> , USP <797> , and USP <800> . Responsible for inspection, maintenance, cleaning, and sterilization of all laboratory equipment, instruments, utensils, and work surfaces necessary/required for the preparations.
• Monitor and record inventory of chemicals, materials.
• Cleaning of all work areas, including work surfaces, equipment, floors, walls, ceilings, etc.

Patient Care Specialist Requirements and Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician Required.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Current Texas Pharmacy Technician Certificate --CPhT.
• Proof Sterile and Non-Sterile Training Required.
• 2 years of sterile and non-sterile compounding lab experience.
• Experience with Compounding 360/Pharmacy Stars Software.
• Experience with Compounding creams, capsules, and troches a plus.
• Compounding Sterile Products such as IV's TPN's and   Peptides Required.
• Ability to cope with varied levels of workload and multiple tasks.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Willingness to be a team player and promote a positive team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Flexible and proactive to meet varied patient and company needs.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and people skills.
• Able to read, write and speak English proficiently, other languages are a plus.
• Ability to perform simple pharmaceutical calculations for individual prescriptions.
• Must be able to meet physical demands which may include light lifting.