Pharmacy Technician, Sterile Compounding - Days
About The Position
Join the MU Hospital Pharmacy team as a sterile compounding pharmacy technician at the University Hospital location on the main campus. The role supports patient care by preparing and dispensing medications, including USP 797 and USP 800 compounded sterile products, and providing medication to healthcare professionals for patient administration. The technician manages inventory and collaborates with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to support safe, effective pharmacy services. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanrooms and equipment, accurately calculating and measuring medications, documenting compounding and quality assurance activities, and following safety protocols and applicable regulations, including those for hazardous medications. The role also includes completing required competencies and training pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy personnel in sterile compounding areas. On-the-job training is provided.
Requirements
- Apply for Pharmacy Technician licensure through the Missouri Board of Pharmacy before hire.
- Obtain Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within one year as a condition of continued employment.
Nice To Haves
- One year of college or one year of experience.
- Experience with sterile compounding technology and automated compounding devices.
- Two years of healthcare experience.
- Additional license or certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Prepare sterile compounded medications in compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 guidelines.
- Perform daily and monthly cleanroom and equipment maintenance in accordance with USP guidelines and department policies and procedures.
- Maintain organized inventory of compounding supplies, medications, and personal protective equipment.
- Accurately calculate and measure medications for prescription orders.
- Document compounding activities, including product preparation, dispensing, and quality assurance.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, including those concerning hazardous medications.
- Follow safety protocols, including use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous medications.
- Perform other duties of a pharmacy technician.
- Complete assigned competencies, including required media fill and gloved fingertip sampling.
- Train pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy personnel in sterile compounding areas.
- Complete unit- or department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one.
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays.
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years.
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%).
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.
- $1,500 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
