Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Covetrus•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. Certified and Licensed Compounding Pharmacy Technician Covetrus Specialty Pharmacy - Phoenix, AZ Come and be a part of our expansion at our brand-new facility on I-17 and Bell Road Covetrus is a 5billion+ and growing global animal-health, manufacturing, technology, and services company. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of a medicine. We have more than 5,500 employees serving over 100,000 customers around the globe, and we are continuing to expand our operations here in the Phoenix area.

Requirements

Knowledge of USP 795 , USP 800, USP 795, and cGMP FDA 503B Guidelines
Understanding of medical terminology and pharmacy calculations
Ability to work efficiently in a timely manner.
Close attention to detail
Standards for accuracy and potency must be consistently met.
Must be capable of working with small, delicate pieces of expensive equipment to complete appropriate dosage forms.
Must be capable of donning and wearing all protective wear as required by procedure for each area. This includes, but not limited to: mask, gloves, lab coat, coveralls, hairnet, safety goggles and shoe covers.
Must have knowledge of basic principles, theories, laws, policies and procedures that pertain to compounding and cGMP.
High School diploma or equivalent
National certification and state licensure current and in good standing
Manual dexterity
Adequate vision for tasks assigned.
Good hand eye coordination
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Compounding experience welcomed but not necessary. We will train.
One year of compounding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow proprietary formulations to compound commercially unavailable prescriptions into the appropriate dosage form.
Compounding of sterile injectables, ophthalmics, oral liquids, topical agents, and tablets
Participate in regular audits and inspections.
Ensure the compounding lab is cleaned and maintained in accordance with procedures.
Maintenance, calibration and proper documentation of scales, electronic meters, etc.
Routinely checks for outdated or soon to expire chemicals.
Complete compounding continuous education responsibilities
Follow all safety training for handling hazardous substances.
Understand and be familiar with cGMP guidance (21 CFR 211), 503B Guidance, USP<800>, USP<797>, USP<795> and other documents as assigned.
Work closely with the Pharmacist in Charge to ensure a quality product is being compounded
Monitor inventory levels and report low levels to the supervisor.
Dispose of chemicals in the proper containers.
Document quality procedures in the appropriate logs
Perform continuous QA on compounds.
Prepare samples for testing.
Submit a QRE (remove)
Initiate investigations for any deviations of standard procedure or product.
Work closely with facility Pharmacists and internal Quality Assurance personnel