Alps Pharmacy
Compounding Pharmacy Technician
Alps Pharmacy, Nixa, Missouri, United States, 65714
We are growing! Alps Pharmacy now offers compounding and we are seeking a Compounding Technician who is passionate about the industry and patient care. You will have the exciting opportunity to collaborate with the Specialty Pharmacy in developing our Compounding Lab.
The Compounding Pharmacy Technician will assist the pharmacist with providing safe and appropriate
pharmacy services to our patients in accordance with the policies and procedures of Pharmacy Solutions, the
state's professional standards, and other regulatory entities. The Compounding Technician works under the
supervision of a licensed pharmacist, working in the clean room and compounding medication. A
compounding Technician is experienced in all aspects of medication compounding and plays a significant
role in the coordination of patient services.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GEDSterile compounding lab or non-sterile compounding lab experienceExperience with compounding creams, capsules, and troches a plusAbility to cope with varying levels of workload and multiple tasksStrong time management and organizational skillsExcellent communication skills, both orally and writtenWillingness to be a team player and promote a positive team environmentExcellent attention to detailFlexible and proactive to meet varied patient and company needsSelf-motivated and able to work independentlyStrong interpersonal and people skillsAbility to perform simple pharmaceutical calculations for individualized prescriptionsMust be able to meet physical demands which may include light liftingCreative and analytical thinking.Registered with the Missouri Board of PharmacyResponsibilities:
Follow all company policies and proceduresKeep equipment operating by following operating instructionsUpdate job knowledge by participating in training opportunitiesEnhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishmentsDemonstrates ability to perform nonsterile compounding per strict USP 795/800 guidelinesDemonstrates proficiency with following directionAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt with change of workflowProperly use, calibrate and maintains equipment needed in making of compoundsSampling batches for quality testing. Executes required in-process product quality checks and documents accuratelyPerform miscellaneous inventory of consumables to ensure proper stockOperate, clean and sterilize aseptic compounding equipment and compounding areasMaintain housekeeping standards in the compounding areasPerform any other duties as assigned by supervisorTraining of other staffEnsure all calculations on compounding log sheets are accurate and correctTracking, ordering, and receiving orders of suppliesFollow all SOPs, USP and all other safety and company policies, double-check calculations, record compounding procedures, lot and expiry of ingredients.Coordinate with other pharmacy team members to compound preparations and execute quality assurance procedures, following standard operating proceduresEnsure all compounds are prepared in accordance to the master formulas and in accordance with USP, USP , and USP. Responsible for inspection, maintenance, cleaning, and sterilization of all laboratory equipment, instruments, utensils, and work surfaces necessary/required for the preparations.Monitor and record inventory of chemicals, materials, consumables, and other required items.Cleaning of all work areas, including work surfaces, equipment, floors, walls etcPhysical Demands:
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hearThe employee is required to use hands to operate vehicles and office equipmentThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 poundsSpecific vision requirements for this job include: close, distance and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focusReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care.
The Compounding Pharmacy Technician will assist the pharmacist with providing safe and appropriate
pharmacy services to our patients in accordance with the policies and procedures of Pharmacy Solutions, the
state's professional standards, and other regulatory entities. The Compounding Technician works under the
supervision of a licensed pharmacist, working in the clean room and compounding medication. A
compounding Technician is experienced in all aspects of medication compounding and plays a significant
role in the coordination of patient services.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GEDSterile compounding lab or non-sterile compounding lab experienceExperience with compounding creams, capsules, and troches a plusAbility to cope with varying levels of workload and multiple tasksStrong time management and organizational skillsExcellent communication skills, both orally and writtenWillingness to be a team player and promote a positive team environmentExcellent attention to detailFlexible and proactive to meet varied patient and company needsSelf-motivated and able to work independentlyStrong interpersonal and people skillsAbility to perform simple pharmaceutical calculations for individualized prescriptionsMust be able to meet physical demands which may include light liftingCreative and analytical thinking.Registered with the Missouri Board of PharmacyResponsibilities:
Follow all company policies and proceduresKeep equipment operating by following operating instructionsUpdate job knowledge by participating in training opportunitiesEnhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishmentsDemonstrates ability to perform nonsterile compounding per strict USP 795/800 guidelinesDemonstrates proficiency with following directionAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt with change of workflowProperly use, calibrate and maintains equipment needed in making of compoundsSampling batches for quality testing. Executes required in-process product quality checks and documents accuratelyPerform miscellaneous inventory of consumables to ensure proper stockOperate, clean and sterilize aseptic compounding equipment and compounding areasMaintain housekeeping standards in the compounding areasPerform any other duties as assigned by supervisorTraining of other staffEnsure all calculations on compounding log sheets are accurate and correctTracking, ordering, and receiving orders of suppliesFollow all SOPs, USP and all other safety and company policies, double-check calculations, record compounding procedures, lot and expiry of ingredients.Coordinate with other pharmacy team members to compound preparations and execute quality assurance procedures, following standard operating proceduresEnsure all compounds are prepared in accordance to the master formulas and in accordance with USP, USP , and USP. Responsible for inspection, maintenance, cleaning, and sterilization of all laboratory equipment, instruments, utensils, and work surfaces necessary/required for the preparations.Monitor and record inventory of chemicals, materials, consumables, and other required items.Cleaning of all work areas, including work surfaces, equipment, floors, walls etcPhysical Demands:
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hearThe employee is required to use hands to operate vehicles and office equipmentThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 poundsSpecific vision requirements for this job include: close, distance and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focusReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care.