Compounding Pharmacy Technician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compounding Medications

Non-Sterile Compounding: Prepare a variety of non-sterile compounded medications such as but not limited to capsules oral liquids topical medications nasal preparations suppositories troches and tablets following USP <795> & <800> guidelines.

Sterile Compounding: Prepare sterile compounded medications but not limited to (e.g. IV admixtures injectables eye drops etc.) in compliance with USP <797> & <800> guidelines ensuring aseptic technique is consistently applied and maintaining a sterile environment.

Ensure all compounded medications meet pharmaceutical standards for accuracy potency and elegance.

Verify accuracy of compounding formulas following prescribed instructions to ensure consistency in each batch.

Maintain a clean and organized compounding area to ensure safe accurate and efficient work.

Patient Information & Prescription Processing

Operate pharmacy software to gather patient and prescription information ensuring prescriptions are processed accurately in compliance with company policies and regulatory guidelines.

Update and maintain patient profiles accurately ensuring medication and personal information is current.

Confidentiality & Compliance

Adhere to all relevant regulatory accreditation and internal guidelines including state and federal laws HIPAA confidentiality standards and specific compounding regulations (USP <795> USP <797> & USP <800>). Along with ACHC/PCAB and Nationwide Compounding SOPs.

Ensure all compounded medications (both sterile and non-sterile) are prepared following quality control and safety procedures.

Follow safety protocols for handling hazardous materials (USP <800>) and maintaining sterile compounding environments (USP <797> & <800>).

Adhere to state federal and regulatory guidelines for compounding and dispensing medications.

Quality Control & Accuracy

Ensure that all compounded medications are labeled correctly and meet quality standards for potency and pharmaceutical elegance.

Perform regular quality control checks to verify that each batch meets prescribed formulas and desired outcomes.

Inventory Management

Monitor and manage inventory for compounded medications and materials including bulk ingredients packaging supplies and finished medications.

Ensure timely ordering and proper storage of all materials maintaining up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificates of Analysis for all chemicals.

Assist in managing controlled substances and maintaining accurate inventory records in compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Safety & Sanitation

Follow established sanitation protocols of deactivate decontaminate clean and disinfect for the compounding area to prevent contamination and maintain a clean environment.

Perform routine cleaning of equipment and workspace adhering to daily weekly and monthly cleaning procedures.

Ensure proper handling storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials in accordance with safety regulations.

Collaboration with Pharmacists

Work closely with pharmacists to ensure compounded medications are prepared according to prescribed formulas and meet patient needs.

Assist pharmacists in reviewing medication regimens discussing potential issues with formulas and making adjustments as necessary.

Prescription Call-Backs & Support

Assist in the prescription call-back process confirming patient details and resolving prescription discrepancies.

Provide administrative support including assisting in prescription fulfillment and other operational tasks related to medication preparation.

Additional Responsibilities

Fulfill additional requests from management as needed.

COMPENTENCIES:

Attention to Detail: Necessary for ensuring the accuracy of compounded medications prescription processing and patient information management. It is critical for maintaining high standards of quality and precision in every task.

Compounding Expertise (Sterile & Non-Sterile): Proficient in both non-sterile and sterile compounding with knowledge of and adherence to USP <795> (non-sterile) and USP <797> (sterile) and USP <800> guidelines. Ensures that all formulations meet required standards for accuracy potency and pharmaceutical elegance while maintaining sterile environments where necessary.

Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding and adhering to state federal and industry regulations including HIPAA USP guidelines (USP <795> USP <797> and USP <800>) and other relevant standards. Essential for maintaining legal and ethical standards within the pharmacy.

Inventory Management: Skilled in managing inventory for both compounded medications and materials ensuring that sterile and non-sterile ingredients are available and stored properly and that controlled substances are appropriately tracked and managed.

Communication & Teamwork: Strong communication skills for collaborating with pharmacists other technicians and patients to ensure accurate and effective compounding prescription fulfillment and patient care.

EDUCATION LICENSURE AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.
• Prior experience in compounding or laboratory work is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing and walking for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Frequent use of hands for compounding labeling and operating equipment.
• Clear vision for reading labels and verifying medications.
• Frequent repetitive tasks like mixing weighing and measuring.
• Ability to bend and stoop to access shelves and equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Clean temperature-controlled pharmacy lab; sterile compounding in a clean room.
• Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals and medications; adherence to safety protocols required.
• Required use of all necessary PPE which includes but not limited to gloves lab coats gowns and protective eyewear.

• Low to moderate noise levels with occasional higher noise from equipment.