What are the responsibilities and job description for the STERILE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - CRMC position at MU Health?
Shift : Monday - Friday, 7 : 30am - 4pm. No Weekends / Holidays
Department : Pharmacy
Compensation :
- Base Pay Range : $19.15 - $30.23 per hour, based on experience
- Shift Differentials :
o Additional $1.50 per hour for WEEKEND shift
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Health Care - Goldschmidt Cancer Center is looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician, Sterile Compounding, to join our dedicated team. We're in search of an individual with a passion for precision, a commitment to patient safety, and a desire to make a significant impact. As a Pharmacy Technician in Sterile Compounding, you will play a critical role in preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications under pharmacist supervision. Your responsibilities include maintaining sterile environments and completing essential competencies to ensure top-notch pharmaceutical care. We value your high school diploma and your intent to pursue Pharmacy Technician licensure in Missouri. We look forward to your certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within one year of employment. If you are ready to uphold the highest standards of pharmaceutical excellence, we encourage you to apply. Join us at MU Health Care and be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional care through the art of sterile compounding. Your journey of professional growth begins here!
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.
As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
Prepare sterile compounded medications in compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 guidelines.
Perform daily and monthly cleanroom and equipment maintenance as described in USP 797, USP 800, and department policies and procedures. Maintain organized inventory of compounding supplies, medications, and personal protective equipment.
Accurately calculate and measure medications for prescription orders.
Document compounding activities including product preparation, dispensing, and quality assurance.
Ensure compliance with federal, state and institutional regulations including hazardous medications.
Adhere to safety protocols including personal protective equipment use and handling hazardous medications.
Perform all other duties of a pharmacy technician.
Complete all assigned competencies including but not limited to required media fill and gloved fingertip sampling.
Train pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy personnel in sterile compounding areas.
May complete unit / department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.Must apply prior to hire for Pharmacy Technician licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy. Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and / or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs. Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
Salary : $19 - $30
