Pharmacy Technician, Non-Sterile Compounding 503A - Houston, TX

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on three core values: People, Quality and Service. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let’s revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.

As a Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our compounded non-sterile products meet the highest internal and external standards. By maintaining rigorous quality standards and ensuring the safety and efficacy of our products, your role directly impacts Empower's mission to produce innovative medications that help people live healthier, happier lives.

In this role, you will meticulously weigh, measure, mix, and compound active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients to produce finished Compounded Nonsterile Preparation (CNSP) dosage forms. You will ensure the integrity of our products by visually inspecting, packaging, and transferring finished goods into properly labeled and approved containers.

Your responsibilities will also include compounding, cleaning, and sanitizing equipment, as well as completing all required documentation to maintain compliance with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 795, USP 800, and Empower's Quality System. You will prepare labels, prepackage unit dose drugs, generate batch preparations for non-sterile mixtures, and manage lab supply inventory. Additionally, you will restock the lab and adjacent areas with necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), supplies, and equipment, while participating in the monitoring, maintaining of drug inventories, and preparing orders for drugs and related supplies.

If you are meticulous, detail-oriented, and dedicated to maintaining high standards in their work. We invite you to apply for the Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician position. At Empower, we are committed to producing innovative medications. By joining our team, you will contribute significantly to this mission. Your work will support our vision of expanding access to quality, affordable medication, making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities.

• Weighs, measures, mixes and compounds active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients to ensure finished CNSP dosage forms such as creams, gels, capsules, and troches meet internal and external specifications.
  
• Adheres to personal hygiene, garbing and PPE standards per USP regulations when working inside of the nonsterile hazardous and nonhazardous labs.
  
• Visually inspects, packages and transfers finished goods into properly labeled and approved containers.
  
• Compounds, cleans, and sanitizes equipment and completes all required documentation to maintain compliance with USP 795, USP 800 and the company's Quality System.
  
• Prepares label, prepackaged and unit dose drugs in accordance with the dispensing order.
  
• Prepares and generates batch for preparation of non-sterile mixtures.
  
• Maintains lab supply inventory and submits warehouse requisitions for lab supplies.
  
• Restocks lab and adjacent areas with PPE, supplies, devices, and any additional equipment needed to perform required tasks.
  
• Participates with the pharmacist and pharmacy manager in monitoring/maintaining drug inventories and preparing orders for drugs and related supplies.
  
• Participates in department safety, quality, production, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and listen. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Able to complete internal training and demonstrate knowledge and competency of compounding nonsterile preparations in a hazardous and nonhazardous lab environment.
• Ability to perform rudimentary mathematical calculations related to compounding or manufacturing processes.

Key Competencies:

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and other accountable to meet commitment.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience working as a compounding pharmacy technician preferred.
• Registered with the Texas Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician trainee and currently in good standing.  

• No-Cost Medication: Get your prescribed compounded medications at no cost, ensuring your health without the financial burden.
• Onsite Health & Wellness – IV Therapy Drips: Rejuvenate with complimentary onsite IV Therapy drips, enhancing your well-being and energy levels.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Options: Choose from three medical plans tailored to your needs, plus options for dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Telehealth visits: Access board-certified Doctors anytime, anywhere for you and your family.
• Paid & Volunteer Time Off: Enjoy paid time off for personal pursuits and contribute to causes you care about with volunteer time off.
• Paid Holidays (8 scheduled; 2 floating): Celebrate with eight scheduled holidays and two floating holidays, giving you flexibility and time for personal traditions.
• Life & AD&D Coverage: Secure your and your family's financial future with life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account): Manage healthcare expenses smartly with pre-tax dollars in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401K Dollar-for-Dollar Up to 4%: Invest in your future with our 401K plan, featuring a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability: Provided at no cost, which replaces 60% of your income if you become disabled for a long period of time.
• Flexible Schedules: Balance work and life seamlessly with our flexible scheduling options.
• Rewards & Recognition Program: Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed – enjoy rewards and recognition beyond your paycheck.

Additional Voluntary Benefits

• Accident Insurance: Pays a lump sum benefit to help cover expenses following an accidental injury.
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Enhance your peace of mind with supplemental hospital insurance for unexpected stays.
• Critical Illness: Protect your finances from the expenses of a serious health issue.
• Short-Term Disability: Protect your income during illness or injury with short-term disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life & AD&D: Add an extra layer of financial protection for you and your loved ones with supplemental life and AD&D coverage.
• Legal Services: Access professional legal assistance to address concerns confidently.
• Identity Theft Protection: Safeguard your identity and finances with our identity theft protection benefit.
• Pet Insurance: Care for your furry family members with our pet insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling and support services for a holistic approach to your well-being.