Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Description Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Mixes compounded preparations, fills bottles with prescribed tablets, capsules, creams, liquids, etc. Works out problems associated with patients and doctors orders. Answers the phone and communicates effectively with patients and prescribers. Accesses patient information electronically and manually. Cleans pharmacy and equipment in accordance with company standards. Cleans up and maintains clean orderly workspaces. Compounds capsules, creams, suspensions among many other non-sterile preparations. Maintain an organized and updated inventory system for purchases, inventories and customer sales. Types prescriptions into data entry system. Helps file prescriptions and compounding lot information according to company procedures. Checks packages in the pharmacy before carrier pickups to ensure correct material is being sent. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Must be Certified Pharmacy Technician and registered with Texas State Board of Pharmacy Language Ability Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Math Ability Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to solve any related mathematical information. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office. Training for the onsite compounding software is not required and will be given during training. Equipment Unguator Ointment mill Capsule Machine Tube sealer Syringes Mortar and Pestle Precision and analytical balances Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock. However appropriate personal protective equipment and apparel along with appropriate training will help prevent exposure. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 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. Individuals must be able to stand on their feet for most of the day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits 401(k) Matching Dental Insurance Employee Discount Health Insurance Paid Time Off Vision Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr