What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician, Compounding position at Stokes Pharmacy?
Why Stokes?
Stokes Healthcare is a privately-owned business comprised of two divisions: Stokes Pharmacy (503A pharmacy) and Epicur Pharma (503B facility). The two divisions operate out of separate facilities in Mount Laurel, NJ, following different regulations and are guided by different principles.
Stokes Pharmacy was founded in 1975. The pharmacy formulates custom prescription medicines for both humans and animals. The business has grown from a small, hometown operation in Medford, New Jersey, to a respected pharmacy serving the entire U.S., enabled by sophisticated online ordering and overnight shipping capabilities.
In 2016, Stokes Healthcare built a world-class facility (which became Epicur Pharma), as a testament to the commitment to providing the highest level of quality. Adding a unique offering to the veterinary industry, Epicur Pharma is an FDA Registered 503B Outsourcing Facility, producing drugs such as Tacrolimus Eyedrops, Buprenorphine Injection and Gabapentin tablets. Epicur follows Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) which are the same rules and regulations followed by commercial manufacturers.
Epicur Pharma is proud to be a pioneer in animal drug standards, offering the largest selection of manufactured drugs that are traditionally compounded. Epicur products are distributed directly to veterinary hospitals from our manufacturing facility and offered through Stokes Pharmacy for individual patient prescriptions.
Stokes Healthcare has built a reputation for unwavering quality and superb service by holding fast to the founders’ commitment to traditional craftsmanship, combined with today’s most advanced knowledge and technologies. In a field where many corporate-owned pharmacies try to compete on price, Stokes has always put safety and quality first because patients’ lives depend on it.
At Stokes, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401(K) retirement savings plan with a generous employer match, a bonus program, paid holidays, vacation and personal time, and an excellent working environment. We are conveniently located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, just minutes from Philadelphia and the NJ shore.
Job Title
Pharmacy Technician – Compounding
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Job Summary
The Compounding Pharmacy Technician (CPT) will work collaboratively with other CPT’s to make compounds under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The qualified CPT must be focused on achieving individual and team productivity goals while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Using our computerized compounding system, weigh and record the chemicals included in the formula and then combine the chemicals into the appropriate dosage form as requested by the prescription, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
- Properly use all equipment in the lab that is necessary to make the compound
- Calibrate and ensure the proper documentation of scales, electronic meters, etc.
- Follow all safety and USP guidelines for preparation of compounded medications
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Compounding, tableting or cGMP experience preferred, but not required
- Must be capable of wearing all protective gear (gown, hair bonnet, mask, gloves, goggles)
- Must be able to follow gowning/garbing procedures (cannot wear makeup, cannot have a beard, must remove jewelry before sterile compounding)
- Must possess strong verbal, written, and oral communication skills
- Must be able to work independently as well as with a team
- Must possess problem-solving skills
- Ability to recognize priorities and take action; make productive use of time
- Must exhibit punctuality and low absenteeism
- Able to sit and/or stand 8-10 hours or more per day as needed
- Ability to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion
Eligibility Qualifications
Required upon hire (or within 90 days):
- In-house Technician Certification
- NJ Pharmacy Technician License
Competencies
- Technical Capacity
- Organizational Skills
- Decision Making
- Initiative
- Attention to Detail
Work Environment
This job operates primarily in a controlled laboratory environment. This position requires the use of standard office equipment, and frequent standing and walking.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion
- This position is moderately active and requires standing and walking for a majority of the shift.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Because of the nature of the business, work schedules may vary at times.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Disclaimer
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to capture or illustrate a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
AAP/EEO Statement
Stokes Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
