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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for compounding pharmacy inspector in the United States is $27.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Compounding Pharmacy Inspector, you need a solid understanding of pharmaceutical compounding, regulatory standards, and quality assurance, often supported by a pharmacy degree and relevant licensure. Familiarity with inspection protocols, compounding equipment, and regulatory systems such as USP <795>, <797>, and <800> is essential. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and analytical thinking are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills ensure compliance with safety regulations, uphold public health standards, and maintain the integrity of compounded medications.

What are Compounding Pharmacy Inspectors?

Compounding Pharmacy Inspectors are professionals responsible for ensuring that compounding pharmacies comply with regulatory standards and guidelines. They conduct routine inspections of pharmacy facilities, review documentation, and assess compounding practices to verify safety, efficacy, and quality. Their work helps protect public health by ensuring compounded medications are prepared in accordance with state and federal regulations. Inspectors often have backgrounds in pharmacy or regulatory affairs and are employed by government agencies or regulatory boards.

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Compounding Pharmacy Inspectors often encounter challenges such as ensuring consistent adherence to rapidly evolving regulatory standards, addressing gaps in staff training, and identifying potential contamination risks in sterile and non-sterile compounding environments. Inspectors must balance thorough, detail-oriented assessments with effective communication to help pharmacy staff understand and implement corrections. Additionally, navigating varying facility layouts and documentation practices requires adaptability and strong problem-solving skills.
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Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician I

Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician I

St. Joseph's/Candler

Savannah, GA • On-site

$19.28/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

St. Joseph's/Candler Health System rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

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Job description

  • Position Summary
    • Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager and under direct supervision of Pharmacists, this position is responsible for performing all of the functions of a sterile compounding pharmacy technician including, but not limited to, preparing IV admixtures using aseptic techniques as outlined in USP 797. Accurately obtain, calculate, measure, and verify the medications used in compounding. Adhere to policies for proper labeling of compounded sterile products (CSPs), determination of beyond use date (BUD), and proper storage of CSPs. Maintain detailed and accurate records of compounding activities. Follow USP 800 guidelines for the safe handling of hazardous drugs. Perform and document daily and monthly cleanings as directed. Monitor and record temperature, humidity, and pressure of assigned areas daily as directed. Collaborate with pharmacists to promptly address any issues. Review medication and supple inventory daily to ensure proper stock. Maintain the IV room in a clean, organized manner. Regularly inspect and maintain compounding equipment to ensure optimal functionality. Report any malfunctions promptly and participate in equipment calibration as needed. Compound all medications in a timely manner. Prioritize stat medications or now doses over medications due later in the shift. Perform charge capture, reconcile discrepancies and issue credits. Check for expired medications in assigned areas. Assess the need for bulk compounding each shift; prepare CSPs to maintain appropriate PAR levels. Communicate to the next shift. Assist other technicians with tasks outside of the IV room if/when all IV room tasks for the shift are completed. Stay abreast of changes in USP guidelines. Complete required annual or biannual competency assessments in sterile compounding as directed by USP 797 and USP 800. Assist in the education of co-workers to ensure the sterility of the cleanroom is maintained. Assist in mentoring and training assigned staff, interns, and new co-workers with competencies and policies/procedures. Pharmacy technicians perform assigned duties independently within the department policies and procedures but never perform duties which can only be performed by a pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians perform assignments within established time frames and work routines may vary according to patient care priorities.
  • Education
    • Associate's Degree - Preferred
  • Experience
    • 3-5 Years Clinical Pharmacy - Required
  • License & Certification
    • Pharmacy Technician Certification and continuing education - Required
    • Registered as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy - Required
  • Core Job Functions
    • Prepares IV admixtures using aseptic techniques as outlined in USP 797. Accurately obtains, calculates, measures, and verifies the medications used in compounding. Adherez to policies for proper labeling of CSPs, determination of BUD, and proper storage of CSPs. Maintains detailed and accurate records of compounding activities. Follows USP 800 guidelines for the safe handling of hazardous drugs.
    • Performs and documents daily and monthly cleanings as directed. Monitors and records temperature, humidity, and pressure of assigned areas daily as directed. Collaborates with pharmacists to promptly address any issues. Reviews medication and supply inventory daily to ensure proper stock. Maintains the IV room in a clean, organized manner.
    • Regularly inspects and maintains compounding equipment to ensure optimal functionality. Quality control equipment per manufacturer recommendations. Reports any malfunctions promptly and participate in equipment calibration as needed.
    • Compounds all medications in a timely manner. Prioritizes stat medications or now doses over medications due later in the shift. Performs charge capture, reconcile discrepancies and issue credits. Checks for expired medications in assigned areas. Assesses the need for bulk compounding each shift; prepares CSPs to maintain appropriate PAR levels. Communicates to the next shift. Assists other technicians with tasks outside of the IV room if/when all IV room tasks for the shift are completed.
    • Stays abreast of changes in USP guidelines. Completes required annual or biannual competency assessments in sterile compounding as directed by USP 797 and USP 800. Assists in education of co-workers to ensure the sterility of the cleanroom is maintained. Assists in mentoring and training assigned staff, interns and new co-workers with competencies and policies/procedures.

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