Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Experience Required

1

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

License(s) Required

Drivers License

Training Required/Provided

Training provided

Expected Start Date

06/01/2026

Compensation

$17.00 - $19.00 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

Job Title

Pharmacy Technician – Compounding

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Salary

Starting at $17/hour based on experience plus twice a year bonuses

Job Summary

The Compounding Pharmacy Technician (CPT) will work collaboratively with other CPT’s to make compounds under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The qualified CPT must be focused on achieving individual and team productivity goals while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Using our computerized compounding system, weigh and record the chemicals included in the formula and then combine the chemicals into the appropriate dosage form as requested by the prescription, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist

Properly use all equipment in the lab that is necessary to make the compound

Calibrate and ensure the proper documentation of scales, electronic meters, etc.

Follow all safety and USP guidelines for preparation of compounded medications

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Compounding, tableting or cGMP experience preferred, but not required

Must be capable of wearing all protective gear (gown, hair bonnet, mask, gloves, goggles)

Must be able to follow gowning/garbing procedures (cannot wear makeup, cannot have a beard, must remove jewelry before sterile compounding)

Must possess strong verbal, written, and oral communication skills

Must be able to work independently as well as with a team

Must possess problem-solving skills

Ability to recognize priorities and take action; make productive use of time

Must exhibit punctuality and low absenteeism

Able to sit and/or stand 8-10 hours or more per day as needed

Ability to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion

Eligibility Qualifications

Required upon hire (or within 90 days):

In-house Technician Certification

NJ Pharmacy Technician License

Competencies

Technical Capacity

Organizational Skills

Decision Making

Initiative

Attention to Detail

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in a controlled laboratory environment. This position requires the use of standard office equipment, and frequent standing and walking.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion

This position is moderately active and requires standing and walking for a majority of the shift.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Day shift, no weekends. This is a full-time position. Because of the nature of the business, work schedules may vary at times.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Disclaimer

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to capture or illustrate a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

CPT -6000

Job Type

Full Time