Job Posting for Compounding Pharmacy Technician at Alps Pharmacy
We are growing! Alps Pharmacy now offers compounding and we are seeking a Compounding Technician who is passionate about the industry and patient care. You will have the exciting opportunity to collaborate with the Specialty Pharmacy in developing our Compounding Lab.
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 Pharmacy Solutions, the
state’s professional standards, and other regulatory entities. The Compounding Technician works under the
supervision of a licensed pharmacist, working in the clean room and compounding medication. A
compounding Technician is experienced in all aspects of medication compounding and plays a significant
role in the coordination of patient services.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Sterile compounding lab or non-sterile compounding lab experience
Experience with compounding creams, capsules, and troches a plus
Ability to cope with varying levels of workload and multiple tasks
Strong time management and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, both orally 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
Ability to perform simple pharmaceutical calculations for individualized prescriptions
Must be able to meet physical demands which may include light lifting
Creative and analytical thinking.
Registered with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy
Responsibilities:
Follow all company policies and procedures
Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions
Update job knowledge by participating in training opportunities
Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Demonstrates ability to perform nonsterile compounding per strict USP 795/800 guidelines
Demonstrates proficiency with following direction
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt with change of workflow
Properly use, calibrate and maintains equipment needed in making of compounds
Sampling batches for quality testing. Executes required in-process product quality checks and documents accurately
Perform 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 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 to 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, consumables, and other required items.
Cleaning of all work areas, including work surfaces, equipment, floors, walls etc
Physical Demands:
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear
The employee is required to use hands to operate vehicles and office equipment
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds
Specific vision requirements for this job include: close, distance and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care.
Salary.com Estimation for Compounding Pharmacy Technician in Nixa, MO
$64,043 to $74,841
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