What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician position at Wedgewood Pharmacy LLC?
Great Care, Delivered™ is the promise that we make to our customers. If you have a passion for helping animals, and a love for serving others – we want you to help us deliver on that promise by joining our Quality Department Team by contributing to the quality culture that supports the company’s values of customer focus, integrity, collaboration, and innovation while meeting the needs of our stakeholders and regulators.
When will you work?
- Monday- Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Must be able to commute to Chandler, AZ. (Please note we will be relocating from Scottsdale to Chandler, AZ before the end of the year)
What you’ll do:
- Collect and compile statistical quality data
- Prepare reports and Performance Improvement documents
- Maintain employee files with all required documentation
- Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements
- Prepare, submit, and review results from technician validation samples
- Sample submission to third-party analytical laboratories for testing as required
- Track compounding equipment calibration and maintenance
Who you are:
- You have knowledge of computers and related software including spreadsheets, word processing, email, basic databases, and Windows operating systems
- You pay attention to detail and have the ability to work in an organized fashion
- Have the ability to evaluate situations and make basic decisions based on referencing established criteria and determining if the information falls within designated parameters
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to document basic observations
- You think and act independently while knowing when to include others in decisions
- You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and timeline-driven environment with shifting priorities
What you’ve done:
- High school graduate/equivalent; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific study preferred
- Undergraduate scientific coursework a plus
- 1 – 2 years relevant work experience preferred
- Registered with the state of Arizona as a pharmacy technician
- Extended periods of standing and walking
- Have lifting, twisting, reaching, kneeling, and physical effort (including lifting/moving up to 50 pounds with equipment or assistance as needed)
- Ability to keep records and prepare simple reports
- Occasionally vary the work hours (or work overtime) as required by business needs
What’s in it for you:
- A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company contribution to help you save for the future
- Company Paid Life and disability insurance
- Access to voluntary insurance options
- A generous paid time off program that increases every year
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunity for growth - We believe in promoting from within and do so through our internal job posting program!
About Us
For over 40 years, Wedgewood Pharmacy has been trusted to deliver high-quality compounded medications, now reaching over 40,000 people and the animals they love. Our company has grown dramatically from our humble beginnings in 1980 because we never stop asking how we can improve patient care while serving our customers better, smarter, and faster.
To keep growing, we depend on people who thrive on pushing the envelope of innovation in everything we do while keeping a laser focus on patient care. We trust our employees to deliver unique medications to the hundreds of thousands of people and animals whose health is our only business.
Wedgewood Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require an accommodation due to a special need or disability, please let your recruiter know what accommodations you will need.
Experience
Required- Data review
- 1 year(s): validation samples
- 1 year(s): sample prep
- 1 - 2 years: quality checks
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Biology or related field
- Associates or better in Chemistry or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Required- AZ Pharmacy Technician
