Job Description
Pharmacy Technician (Non-Sterile Compounding)
Overview
The non-sterile compounding pharmacy 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.
Responsibilities and Duties
- 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 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 batch for preparation of non-sterile mixtures.
- Organizes assigned workload to facilitate its accomplishment.
- Ensures 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- Routinely check for outdated or soon to expire chemicals and compounded products.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 Quality Assurance Department to ensure product sterility, potency and absence of endotoxins.
- Assists pharmacist-in-charge and pharmacist perform any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Current Technician Registration in Good Standing with applicable board of pharmacy
- Compounding and/or Laboratory experience
- Knowledge of USP Chapter <795> Guidelines
- Capable of wearing all protective wear as required. This includes, but not limited to, mask, gloves, gown, 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, and 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
- 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
- Ability to supervise and train assigned staff as designated by the pharmacist-in-charge
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work on your feet for an extended period of time.
- 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.
** Eligible for a $500 bonus after completing 90 days of continuous employment.**
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