Sterile Compounding Technician

Role and Responsibilities

The Sterile Compounding Technician is responsible for interpreting formula worksheets and compounding medication using approved equipment and aseptic processes. Technicians are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the compounding equipment. All duties are performed under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The Sterile Compounding Technician demonstrates a commitment to the mission and goals of Source Pharmacy.

Responsibilities include:

• Measures, weighs, counts, and compounds medications
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations according to formulation logs
• Establishes and maintains accurate patient records by entering correct lot numbers and expiration dates of compounded medications
• Maintains proper storage and security conditions for medications
• Preparation and compounding of sterile products
• Maintaining the pharmacy clean room suite to USP 797 requirements
• Experience with following aseptic techniques in LAFW
• Capable of successfully completing Hand Hygiene and Garbing qualification
• Experience using a automated compounding device
• Inventory management and storage, complete appropriate documentation, such as labels, log sheets and reports
• Clean equipment and sterilize glassware using dry heat ovens or autoclaves
• Performs to established efficiency metrics while adhering to quality standards
• Maintains compliance with Company and HIPAA patient confidentiality requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Registration with Florida DOH as a licensed technician is required upon hire
• Sterile and/or non-sterile compounding experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good computer skills (data entry, Microsoft Office products, email, internet, etc)
• Good math skills are essential
• Good manual dexterity
• Ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic environment
• Ability to maintain a clean workspace
• The ability to work independently and use own initiative
• An awareness of health and safety regulations
• Ability to listen to and follow instructions
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time

Additional Notes

• The position requires working in a variety of positions and locations such as sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and walking for prolonged periods of time
• Potential exposure to chemicals used in the preparation of compounds (some chemicals are classified as toxic and special safety precautions must be taken when working with these chemicals)
• Must be able to use necessary equipment such as computers, scanners, lab equipment or other equipment as assigned
• Must be able to wear required compounding safety equipment for long periods of time when required
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer and on the phone
• Must be able to use necessary equipment such as computers, scanners, phone/headset, or other technology devices as assigned

The statements here in are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the Employer

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time M- F, Saturday as needed.

NOTE: Progress Pharmacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of your job, please notify HR.