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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 Iowa is $17.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $20.10 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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Pharmacy Technician, Certified or Trainee - IV Ads 100% PM

Pharmacy Technician, Certified or Trainee - IV Ads 100% PM

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Iowa City, IA • On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

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7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Description
The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician, certified or trainee to work in our Acute Care, IV Ads Pharmacy. This position is under general pharmacist supervision, coordinates and performs as necessary the technical activities of dispensing areas. Under general supervision of technician supervisor, carries out activities supportive of development, coordination, and training of assigned areas. Provides functional supervision as required. This position will work PM hours which will range from 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm, with rotating weekends.
The Department of Pharmaceutical Care intends to hire at either the Pharmacy Technician, Trainee classification, or Pharmacy Technician, Certified, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your application materials the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.
Duties to include:
  • Perform activities associated with inventory maintenance in satellites and dispensing areas including emergency drug supplies.
  • Review pharmacy medication inventory for expired medications.
  • Maintain medication inventory levels according to established par levels when available.
  • Manage inpatient Epic In-Baskets which includes printing labels for missing medications, determining the amount of medication required to prepare the intended dose, preparing and/or package of medications; preparing the label; documentation of activities and printing the discharge patient list and removing their medication from the patient care unit.
  • Deliver medications to patient care areas, return medications from patient care areas that are no longer needed.
  • Ensure that medication security is maintained when working in the patient care unit medication rooms. This includes the integrity of security (door/lock etc...), security of medications inside the medication room (controlled substances locked properly), medications inside room are stored correctly (properly dated and refrigerated is needed).
  • Maintain accurate controls and security regarding controlled substances both in and out of the pharmacy area, including inventory records regarding preparation and delivery to patient care areas.
  • Generate, review, and maintain (includes filing) appropriate records related to medication distribution and dispensing. (forms 127P, 131).
  • Utilize various equipment including, laminar flow hoods, computerized label printers, pharmaceutical packaging and compounding equipment and pneumatic tube system. Utilize, Omnicell XT, MTS-350 and Med Carousel and other automated dispensing equipment.
  • Maintains cleanliness of BSC and other equipment and the clean room in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Completes quality assurance activities and quality control records for documentation of appropriate sterile compounding processes.
  • Maintain competencies in proper sterile product preparation.
  • Utilize and adhere to aseptic technique when preparing and manipulating sterile products, including proper handwashing, garbing, product handling and observance of airflow issues within the clean room facility.
  • Compound sterile products including anti-neoplastic drugs in bulk supplies and single doses; utilize aseptic technique in BSC.
  • Maintain proper handling and proper worker safety precautions regarding medications that are considered hazardous (antineoplastic medications) or medications that become hazardous upon waste (EPA designated waste).
  • Package and compound non-sterile products in bulk supplies and single doses.
  • Conducts and documents monthly inspections of patient care areas.
  • Assist with on-the-job training of pharmacy students and new technicians; may provide functional supervisor to student technicians.
  • Perform activities involving narcotics and controlled substances including daily, weekly, and monthly inventories; order replacement supplies from internal source and review documentation records for completeness and contact manager if documentation is not complete.
  • Perform tasks associated with refilling OmnicellXT Medstations including following proper procedures in picking correct medications to restock OmnicellXT Medstations; following proper procedures in restocking OmnicellXT Medstations.
  • Assisting pharmacist in conducting inspection of all medications stored on patient care unit.

Qualifications
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINEE TECHNICIAN :
  1. Registered with the Pharmacy Board at the time of hire.
  2. All pharmacy technicians must be certified within one year of employment.
  3. High school diploma or the equivalent.
  4. Experience:
    1. Any combination of two years of post-high school experience and/or education in the natural sciences OR
    2. Satisfactory completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN :
  1. Registered with the Pharmacy Board at the time of hire.
  2. National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Must meet ongoing education requirements and maintain certification.
  3. High school diploma or the equivalent.
  4. Any combination of two years of post-high school experience and/or education in the natural sciences or satisfactory completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program.

Special Qualifications:
  • Ability to calculate ratios & proportions for pharmaceutical needs as demonstrated by a work sample.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience with inventory maintenance activities
  • Experience working in team environment
  • Experience working in detail-oriented work environment
  • Knowledge of windows-based computer programs
  • Experience working in environment requiring accuracy
  • Experience working in healthcare with one-on-one patient interaction & experience handling challenging interactions in work environment.

Position and Application details:
Resume is required to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the document and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Teresa Walker at teresa-walker@uiowa.edu
The Department of Pharmaceutical Care intends to hire at either the Pharmacy Technician, Trainee classification, Pay Grade 8, or Pharmacy Technician, Certified, Pay Grade 10, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your application materials the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.

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