What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Technician position at Olympia Pharmaceuticals?
General Purpose
The Sterile Technician position is responsible for workflow process, laboratory cleanliness, and formula preparation under the direction of a supervising Pharmacist or designee.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
· Perform visual inspections on all vials prior to drug release.
· Ensures supply room and lab area are stocked with sufficient supplies needed for compounding.
· Perform daily, weekly, and monthly sterile compounding room cleaning.
· Ensures accurate formula preparation according to the prescription prior to any compound preparation.
· Prepares various compounds including, but not limited to, suspensions, solutions, creams, ointments, suppositories, capsules, etc. This includes accurately weighing and measuring chemicals in the mixing process according to a designated formula worksheet.
· Packages and labels the compound in an appropriate dispensing device.
· Ensures the correct beyond use date is noted on the patient product label.
· Presents the completed compound and documentation to designated area for pharmacist verification and sign off.
· Performs daily cleaning responsibilities and logs according to designated policy; inclusive of keeping utilized laboratory components such as glassware clean and in working order, cleaning balances, counters, and other equipment, filling and unloading of the dishwasher.
· Verifies and maintains equipment such as freezer/fridge temperatures and weights on scales at work station each morning.
· Executes the environmental monitoring sampling program of all cleanrooms.
· Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA & participates in trainings.
· Ensures inventory availability and informs buyer of inventory and product needs.
· Maintain all areas of the cleanroom space are cleaned and properly maintained.
· Ensure cGMP documentation of all required duties.
Education and Experience
· High school diploma.
· 1 years of post-high school education desirable.
· 2 years with pharmacy compounding experience.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal with a diverse customer group