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Compounding Assistant Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Pharmacy Technician Certified

Durango, CO

$16.75 - $20.50/hr

... assist pharmacists with patient follow-up and clinical documentation. To excel in this role, you ... Performing compounding of intravenous medications. * Assisting in managing inventory. * Performing ...

... assist pharmacists with patient follow-up and clinical documentation. To excel in this role, you ... Performing compounding of intravenous medications. * Assisting in managing inventory. * Performing ...

... assist pharmacists with patient follow-up and clinical documentation. To excel in this role, you ... Performing compounding of intravenous medications. * Assisting in managing inventory. * Performing ...

... assist pharmacists with patient follow-up and clinical documentation. To excel in this role, you ... Performing compounding of intravenous medications. * Assisting in managing inventory. * Performing ...

Pharmacy Technician Certified

Durango, CO · On-site

$20.13 - $34.03/hr

... assist pharmacists with patient follow-up and clinical documentation. To excel in this role, you ... Performing compounding of intravenous medications. * Assisting in managing inventory. * Performing ...

Pharmacy Technician (Urgent)

Centennial, CO

$18 - $21.75/hr

... the pharmacist. * Assist the pharmacist in obtaining authorization for pharmacy services as ... Product preparation, compounding sterile products, and maintaining the pharmacy clean room suite to ...

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How much do compounding assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for compounding assistant in Colorado is $20.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.92 and $22.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Compounding Assistants?

Compounding Assistants are pharmacy support staff who help pharmacists prepare customized medications for patients. Their duties often include measuring, mixing, and labeling ingredients under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. They ensure that compounded medications meet quality and safety standards, and may also assist with inventory management and equipment cleaning. Compounding Assistants play a vital role in delivering personalized medicine, especially for patients who require non-standard dosages or formulations.

What are some common daily tasks a Compounding Assistant performs, and how do they support the pharmacy team?

Compounding Assistants are responsible for preparing and measuring ingredients for customized medications under the supervision of a pharmacist. Their daily tasks often include weighing and mixing compounds, labeling containers, maintaining a clean work environment, and managing inventory of raw materials. By handling these preparatory steps, they help pharmacists focus on verifying prescriptions and ensuring patient safety. Compounding Assistants also assist with documentation and may collaborate closely with pharmacy technicians and pharmacists to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.

What is the difference between Compounding Assistant vs Pharmacy Technician?

AspectCompounding AssistantPharmacy Technician
CertificationsOften requires compounding-specific training, but not always certifiedTypically requires state certification or registration
Work EnvironmentCompounding labs, pharmacies, healthcare facilitiesRetail or hospital pharmacies, healthcare settings
Job ResponsibilitiesPreparing compounded medications, assisting pharmacistsDispensing medications, managing inventory, customer service

While both roles support pharmacy operations, a Compounding Assistant focuses on preparing customized medications, whereas a Pharmacy Technician handles broader pharmacy tasks. The roles often overlap in work environment and required certifications, but their primary responsibilities differ significantly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Compounding Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Compounding Assistant, you need a solid understanding of pharmaceutical principles, precise measurement skills, and often a high school diploma or equivalent, with some employers preferring pharmacy technician certification. Familiarity with compounding equipment, safety protocols, and inventory management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure accurate medication preparation, safety compliance, and efficient support of pharmacists in providing tailored patient care.
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Infographic showing various Compounding Assistant job openings in Colorado as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,729 per year, or $20.1 per hour.
Pharmacy Technician Certified Inpatient

Pharmacy Technician Certified Inpatient

CommonSpirit Health

Westminster, CO

$18.25 - $22.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


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Job description

For more than 50 years, St. Anthony North Hospital has delivered optimal health care to the communities of Westminster, Erie, Brighton, Broomfield, Northglenn and Thornton. Highlights of our campus include 60,000 square feet of integrated primary and specialty care physician clinics, ambulatory surgery center, birthing center with private birthing suites, Level III Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services, over 150 inpatient beds and an outpatient diagnostics center with lab and imaging services. In 2023, we received our prestigious Magnet designation! We are so proud of our nursing staff for this achievement, which is awarded to less than 6 percent of hospitals in the United States. Built on the pillars of convenience, wellness and person-centered care, we offer inpatient and outpatient care at one site, with an emphasis on preventive health, wellness and health education.


As our Certified Pharmacy Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting the complex and personalized medication needs of patients.

Every day, you will meticulously process and dispense specialty medication prescriptions, including sterile compounding, along with managing inventory and performing crucial administrative and financial tasks.You'll expertly communicate with patients regarding their therapy, dosage, and delivery schedules, and assist pharmacists with patient follow-up and clinical documentation.

To excel in this role, you must possess exceptional organizational skills, a strong ability to navigate complex insurance and patient support programs, and an unwavering commitment to patient advocacy.

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, technicians are accountable for:

  • Preparing and dispensing prescribed medications for patients.
  • Performing compounding of intravenous medications.
  • Assisting in managing inventory.
  • Performing charging and crediting functions for medications associated with drug distribution processes.
  • Performing routine clerical/administrative tasks.

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. 

Required

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state in which you’ll work
  • Active CPT-EXCPT or CPT-PTCB or CPHT certification in good standing in the state in which you’ll work 
  • 6 months experience compounding of IV medication 
  • Knowledge:
    • Pharmaceutical patient care best practices and regulatory compliance.
    • Basic pharmaceutical mathematics and financial functions.
    • Strong phone, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
    • Proficiency with office equipment and ability to learn new software/database systems.
  • Abilities:
    • Prepare and compound various medications, including intravenous admixtures.
    • Apply pharmacy standards and procedures, including I.V. admixture and automated systems.
    • Communicate effectively in English and establish positive working relationships.

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