Compounding Certified Pharmacy Technician Trainer

GoGoMeds Select•Fairfield, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Compounding Certified Pharmacy Technician Trainer is responsible for leading, developing, coordinating, and maintaining all training activities within the Sterile, Non-Sterile, and Hazardous Compounding Department. This position serves as the subject matter expert and primary training resource for pharmacy technicians, ensuring adherence to USP <795>, USP <797>, and USP <800> standards while supporting operational excellence, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. The Trainer provides onboarding, competency development, cross-training, and ongoing education for compounding personnel while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity. This role combines training responsibilities with active participation in compounding operations and serves as a key partner to Pharmacy Leadership, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources.

Requirements

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) in good standing.
Active pharmacy technician registration or licensure as required by state regulations.
Advanced knowledge of sterile, non-sterile, and hazardous compounding practices.
Strong understanding of USP <795>, USP <797>, and USP <800> requirements.
Demonstrated proficiency in aseptic technique and cleanroom operations.
Experience training, mentoring, coaching, or developing pharmacy staff.
Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to maintain accurate records and training documentation.
Proficiency with pharmacy operating systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

National certification through PTCB or ExCPT.
Advanced Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) certification.
Previous experience in a compounding pharmacy training, lead technician, or supervisory role.
Experience supporting regulatory inspections and quality assurance initiatives.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for all sterile, non-sterile, and hazardous compounding training initiatives.
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of departmental training programs.
Ensure all training practices comply with USP <795>, USP <797>, USP <800>, HIPAA, OSHA, state Board of Pharmacy regulations, and company policies.
Collaborate with Pharmacy Leadership, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, Fulfillment, Data Entry, and Customer Service teams to maintain accurate and compliant training content.
Develop and maintain structured onboarding programs for newly hired pharmacy technicians.
Provide hands-on instruction in aseptic technique, non-sterile and hazardous compounding procedures, gowning, workflow processes, labeling, packaging, and documentation.
Train staff on compounding software systems, batch records, environmental monitoring logs, and compliance documentation.
Monitor trainee progress through competency assessments, observations, and documented sign-offs.
Reinforce contamination control practices and safety standards throughout all training activities.
Identify opportunities for cross-training among sterile, non-sterile, and hazardous compounding operations.
Maintain training records and competency matrices that track employee proficiency.
Conduct refresher training and annual competency evaluations, including aseptic technique validations.
Support employee growth and professional development through individualized training plans and certification preparation.
Create, update, and maintain standardized training materials, SOPs, job aids, competency assessments, and quality control checklists.
Ensure all training documents are current, version-controlled, accessible, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
Partner with Quality Assurance to support inspection readiness, audit preparation, and competency review processes.
Update training content promptly following regulatory changes, policy revisions, or process improvements.
Observe and evaluate technician performance related to compounding techniques, environmental monitoring, documentation accuracy, and labeling procedures.
Analyze operational and quality metrics, including error rates, deviations, environmental excursions, and audit findings, to assess training effectiveness.
Develop and implement corrective training plans when performance gaps or compliance concerns are identified.
Support continuous quality improvement initiatives throughout the compounding department.
Gather and review trainee feedback to improve training effectiveness and engagement.
Communicate policy updates, formulation changes, and regulatory requirements to compounding staff.
Collaborate with department leadership to align training programs with operational goals, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
Coordinate with subject matter experts and department leaders when specialized training support is required.
Balance training responsibilities with daily compounding and production duties.
Schedule and facilitate onboarding programs, cross-training sessions, refresher courses, and annual validations.
Ensure adequate workflow coverage while meeting departmental training objectives.
Demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency and serve as a role model for compounding best practices.
Maintain high standards of compliance, quality, and safety.
Successfully train and validate competency of pharmacy technicians according to company standards.
Support departmental goals through effective communication, coaching, and staff development.
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, patient safety, and operational excellence.