Sterile Compound Training Specialist

Company Overview

Southend Pharmacy is a modern 503A compounding pharmacy built on clinical precision operational clarity and a human-first approach. Licensed in 35 states and focused on longevity-aligned therapeutics we support providers and their patients with precision in compounding and transparent processes. Southend Pharmacy operates at the intersection of innovation ambition and clinical excellenceblending precision clarity and compassionate support to help providers deliver patient-centered clinically guided care across every step of the treatment journey.

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Training Specialist is responsible for developing delivering and maintaining comprehensive training programs for sterile processing and compounding operations. This role ensures consistent compliant and high-quality training aligned with state and federal regulations. The Training Specialist plays a critical role in mitigating operational risk maintaining audit readiness and supporting employee proficiency retention and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver didactic and hands-on training for sterile compounding and sterile processing procedures.

• Conduct initial onboarding and ongoing competency-based training for employees.

• Assign administer grade and document initial and recurring competency assessments.

• Provide hands-on instruction for sterile compounding procedures and sterile outside support activities.

• Maintain compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.

• Ensure training programs align with USP <797> and USP <800> standards.

• Keep training content current with regulatory updates and industry best practices.

• Support audit readiness by maintaining accurate complete and inspection-ready training records.

• Develop update and maintain department-specific training materials.

• Build manage and maintain training content within learning management or training software.

• Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to training competencies and qualification processes.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) in good standing with the applicable State Board of Pharmacy.

• Active Sterile Compounding Certification (ACPE-accredited or equivalent) with documented completion within the past 23 years.

• Minimum of 24 years of hands-on experience in sterile compounding and/or sterile processing within a USP <797>-compliant environment.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of USP <797> and USP <800> including:

• Proven experience delivering hands-on training onboarding or competency-based instruction to pharmacy technicians or sterile processing staff.

• Documented experience administering grading and maintaining competency assessments including initial qualification and recurring requalification.

• Ability to independently develop and maintain training documentation including:

• Experience maintaining training records in a regulated environment with demonstrated audit readiness for state federal or accrediting body inspections.

• Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) or training platforms including assignment tracking and record retention.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex sterile compounding concepts to diverse learner levels.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently prioritize training initiatives and maintain accountability for training outcomes and compliance standards.

Preferred

• Previous experience in formaltraining quality assurance or supervisory role within a sterile compounding or sterile processing environment.

• Experience working in a 503A and/or 503B pharmacy including exposure to regulatory inspections and audit preparation.

• Experience developing structured training curricula including lesson plans assessments and competency frameworks.

• Familiarity with State Board of Pharmacy inspections FDA inspections or third-party audits (e.g. NABP PCAB).

• Experience supporting or leading audit readiness initiatives including corrective action plans related to training or competency gaps.

• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional best practices for hands-on technical training.

• Experience training cross-functional teams including pharmacy technicians pharmacists and sterile support staff.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple training cohorts timelines and compliance deadlines.
  
  Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a desk and working on a computer

• Ability to communicate effectively in person over the phone or via virtual meeting

• Ability to maintain focus in a typical office environment with moderate noise levels

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms such as typing.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental paid time off.

Southend Pharmacyis unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Allia Health Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

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