Pharmacy Technician - Non-Sterile Compounding

Akina Pharmacy • Sterling, VA

83d • $22 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Akina Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Non-Sterile Compounding to prepare custom medications with precision and in accordance with rigorous quality and safety standards. The technician compounds batched and non-batched non-sterile medications by accurately measuring, mixing, and preparing formulations according to master formulation records, USP <795>, USP <800>, and company SOPs.

The role also supports laboratory upkeep, equipment maintenance, inventory management, quality control, and documentation. Technicians execute the daily production schedule and contribute to training, competency maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Akina Pharmacy is a nationally accredited specialty compounding pharmacy serving prescribers and patients across the United States. The company describes its culture as people-first and high-performance, guided by clear communication, pragmatic decision-making, accountability, and the values Excellence Always, Called To Serve, Total Ownership, and Open and Honest. The role is in-person in Sterling, Virginia, and is full-time, with a pay range of $22–$25 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician or Technician Trainee.
• Proficiency in weighing, measuring, and mixing pharmaceutical ingredients with precision and consistency.
• Ability to clean, sanitize, and maintain laboratory equipment and compounding areas in compliance with USP <795>, USP <800>, and company SOPs.
• Strong attention to detail in documenting compounding activities, calculations, quality checks, and related tasks.
• Commitment to quality checks for clarity, consistency, and accurate packaging of compounded medications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with pharmacists, team members, and other departments, and to provide and receive feedback constructively.
• Proficiency in pharmacy management systems and compounding software.
• Ability to manage laboratory supply inventory, restock supplies, remove expired materials, maintain proper storage conditions, and submit accurate requisitions.

Nice To Haves

• Active pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) is preferred.
• One to two years of non-sterile compounding experience is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with calibration and maintenance of compounding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh, measure, and mix ingredients to compound medications using appropriate PPE for hazardous and non-hazardous compounding, following master formulation records, USP <795>, USP <800>, and company SOPs.
• Execute the daily production schedule to ensure quality and on-time delivery of compounded medications.
• Clean and sanitize laboratory areas to support USP <795> and USP <800> compliance.
• Operate and maintain compounding equipment, including performing calibrations according to SOPs.
• Maintain laboratory supply inventory and submit warehouse requisitions for supplies.
• Remove out-of-date materials and restock laboratory and adjacent areas with PPE, supplies, devices, and other needed equipment.
• Conduct in-process quality checks, including verification of clarity, consistency, and proper packaging during and after preparation.
• Document processes, activities, and outcomes in accordance with USP, FDA, and Good Documentation Practices.
• Maintain required training and competencies in the electronic quality management system.
• Participate in LEAN initiatives, including Root Cause Analysis, Operational Walkthroughs, and Internal Audits.
• Complete ongoing tasks such as cleaning, calibration, and inventory checks; the listed metrics include compounding 10–15 non-sterile medications per day and completing 20–30 ongoing tasks per week.

Benefits

• Two medical plan options with employer premium contributions up to 85%, available after 30 days of employment.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Accident and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Company-paid long-term and short-term disability options, available after 30 days of employment.
• Generous paid time off.
• Six scheduled paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with a Safe Harbor match up to 4%.
• Rewards and recognition program.
• Prescribed compounded medications at no cost after 30 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed