Benefits:

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Job description

An independent pharmacy in west Austin/Dripping Springs, is looking for a dependable compounding pharmacy technician with a natural ability to deliver exceptional experiences in a retail environment.

This person will compete all tasks that pharmacy technicians will do in addition to compounding medications.

Weigh ingredients correctly and process them following the provided formula worksheet specifications

Ensure correct formula preparation according to the prescription following quality assurance guidelines

Make sure the pharmacist on duty has confirmed the formulation in accordance to the script before starting compounding preparation

Ensure compounds are prepared in accordance to formulation and that all relevant compounding guidelines and quality standards are maintained

Weigh and measure suitable chemicals to prepare different kinds of compounds including suspensions, creams, solutions, ointments, capsules, and suppositories

Package and label prepared compounds in suitable dispensing tool

Place and confirm that the beyond use date on the patient’s product label is correct

Send prepared compound and documentation to supervising pharmacist for verification and sign off

Execute quality assurance procedures on assigned randomly sampled scripts and document results following standards

Responsible for daily cleaning and logs in accordance to established policy

Perform daily confirmation that all equipment are working well, including capsule machines, counters, and cleaning balances

Perform filling and unloading of the dishwasher

Ensure all equipment, including freezer/fridge temperatures and weights on scales at work station are verified and maintained every morning

Ensure that all relevant steps in each compound are verified with the supervising pharmacist

Teach and mentor pharmacy technicians

Take part in relevant training

Take part in departmental meetings, as well as in relevant educational programs

May be asked to handle special projects as well as perform other duties that may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements, Knowledge and Skills for Compounding Pharmacy Technician Position

Here are key requirements, including knowledge, abilities, and skills most employers require from applicants vying for the position of compounding pharmacy technician:

Two or more years experience working as compounding pharmacy technician

State licensed Pharmacy Technician in good standing

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

High school diploma

Strong knowledge and standards of all relevant USP compounding guidelines

Ability to work according to all state and national compounding standards

Knowledge of State laws regulating pharmaceutical compounding practice

Strong knowledge of product preparation, compounding, packaging and labeling as well as quality assurance standards

High proficiency in computer usage

Effective oral and verbal communication, with co-staff, pharmacists, and the public

Strong ability to perform optimally in a team setting

Ability to excel performing multiple tasks at the same time without making errors

Yearly training in OSHA, HIPAA, and in pharmacy procedures and policies.

Work Remotely

No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Health insurance stipend

Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: One location