Non-sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

ReNue Rx Company Overview Working as part of a coordinated care team,we partner with community-based providers/clinics and others to ensure that people with complex health conditions receive the correct medications and are able to follow their treatment plans. Our personalized services, including medication management, offered throughout various settings, including in-clinic pharmacies and telepharmacy locations are leading the way to a new level of care.

Job Overview: 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 ReNue Rx, 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.

Compounding Pharmacy Technician Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform nonsterile compounding per strict USP 795/800 guidelines
• 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.
• 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 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
• Ensure all calculations on compounding log sheets are accurate and correct
• Tracking, ordering, and receiving orders of supplies
• Cleaning of all work areas, including work surfaces, equipment, floors, walls etc,

Compounding Pharmacy Technician Requirements and Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a certified Pharmacy Technician Required
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Texas Pharmacy Technician Certificate – CPhT
• 1 year of sterile compounding lab or non-sterile compounding lab experience a plus
• Experience with Compounder/PK Software a plus
• Experience with compounding creams, capsules, and troches a plus
• Ability to cope with varied 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
• Able to read, write, and speak English properly, other languages a plus
• Ability to perform simple pharmaceutical calculations for individualized prescriptions.
• Must be able to meet physical demands which may include light lifting.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent (Required)

• Pharmacy technician: 1 year (Required)

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (Required)

• Compounding medications: 1 year minimum (Required)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Pharmacy technician: 1 year (Required)
• Compounding medications: 1 year minimum (Required)

License/Certification:

• Pharmacy Technician State Certification (Required)