Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Strive Pharmacy • Gilbert, AZ

43d • $24 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to take on a role where your expertise directly impacts the lives of individuals relying on life-saving medications? As a Sterile Compounding Technician at Strive Pharmacy, you’ll play a key role in preparing and compounding customized prescriptions, both hazardous and non-hazardous, while maintaining the highest standards of quality control and strict adherence to our SOPs.

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
• One year of sterile compounding experience is preferred
• PTCB Certification AND State License (both active and in good standing)

Responsibilities

• Follow proprietary formulations to compound commercially unavailable prescriptions into the appropriate dosage form
• Compounding of sterile injectables, ophthalmic, 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• Routinely checks for outdated or soon to expire chemicals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 795, USP 800, USP 795, and cGMP FDA 503B Guidelines, 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
• Initiate investigations for any deviations of standard procedure or product
• Work closely with facility Pharmacists and internal Quality Assurance personnel

Benefits

• Strive Pharmacy provides a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses various perks such as employer paid healthcare coverage available after 30 days of employment, the choice of an FSA/HSA, a voucher for new hire scrubs (if applicable), parental leave, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and the benefit of weekends and holidays off.
• FREE COMPOUNDED MEDS to employees and immediate family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees