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Prepare IV and other pharmaceutical preparations using proper sterile compounding techniques in accordance with established procedures. * Adhere to all documented instructions, warnings, procedures ...

Prepare IV and other pharmaceutical preparations using proper sterile compounding techniques in accordance with established procedures. * Adhere to all documented instructions, warnings, procedures ...

Prepare IV and other pharmaceutical preparations using proper sterile compounding techniques in accordance with established procedures. * Adhere to all documented instructions, warnings, procedures ...

Oversee sterile compounding activities, including IV admixtures of hazardous and non-hazardous medications and required regular cleaning. * Verify and process IV oncology medication orders for ...

Prepare custom sterile and non-sterile formulations per prescriber specifications. * Supervise compounding technicians and conduct final verification checks. * Oversee cleanroom upkeep, environmental ...

Pharmacist in Memphis, TN

Memphis, TN · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

Sterile Compounding: Prepare specialty pharmaceuticals and intravenous (IV) solutions in compliance with state and federal sterile compounding regulations. * Clinical Monitoring: Evaluate laboratory ...

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How much do sterile compounding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for sterile compounding in Tennessee is $24.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.12 and $30.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is sterile compounding?

A Sterile Compounding job involves preparing customized medications in a clean, controlled environment to prevent contamination. This role is crucial in hospitals, pharmacies, and specialized compounding facilities, where technicians or pharmacists mix, dilute, or package sterile drugs like IV medications, injections, and eye drops. Workers follow strict guidelines, including USP <797> standards, to maintain sterility and ensure patient safety. Proper training, aseptic techniques, and adherence to regulations are essential for success in this field.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in sterile compounding?

Professionals in sterile compounding are responsible for accurately preparing intravenous (IV) medications, chemotherapy, and other sterile solutions in compliance with regulatory standards and pharmacy protocols. Daily tasks include measuring and mixing medications, labeling and packaging compounded products, maintaining cleanroom conditions, documenting all work, and double-checking preparations for accuracy. They frequently collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure timely and safe delivery of medications to patients. This role requires consistent adherence to safety guidelines and meticulous record-keeping to minimize contamination risks and ensure patient well-being.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for sterile compounding?

To thrive in Sterile Compounding, you need a solid understanding of pharmaceutical calculations, aseptic technique, and knowledge of USP <797> standards, often supported by certification as a pharmacy technician. Familiarity with laminar flow hoods, compounding equipment, and pharmacy information systems is typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and strong organizational skills set individuals apart in this position. These skills are crucial for ensuring patient safety and maintaining the integrity of compounded sterile preparations in a regulated healthcare environment.

How to get into sterile compounding?

To enter sterile compounding, individuals typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, followed by specialized training in aseptic techniques and pharmacy compounding. Certification programs such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification can enhance job prospects, and familiarity with cleanroom environments and proper safety protocols is essential.

Is sterile compounding difficult?

Sterile compounding is a specialized pharmacy job that requires attention to detail, adherence to strict safety protocols, and knowledge of aseptic techniques. It often involves working in cleanroom environments and following regulatory standards, which can make the job challenging but manageable with proper training and certification. Precision and consistency are essential for ensuring patient safety.
Infographic showing various Sterile Compounding job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 8% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,903 per year, or $25 per hour.

Certified Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding

Vanderbilt Health

Nashville, TN • On-site

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 29 days ago


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Job description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
Pharm Inpt Sterile Ops Team
Job Summary:
Performs tasks within the pharmacy in direct support of the ongoing duties and responsibilities of a pharmacist with occasional guidance. Tasks performed contribute directly to the preparation and/or dispensing of a final dosage form for administration to a patient and are directly supervised by a pharmacist. Provides customer service by answering phone requests and triaging calls to the appropriate person if they cannot answer the requested information. Applies departmental processes regarding inventory control.
Position Highlights
  • Day shift.
  • Responsibilities include sterile compounding for the Inpatient Central Pharmacy at Vanderbilt University Hospital.
  • Sterile compounding experience is not required. Training is provided.
  • (8) hour shifts and (10) hour shifts available.
  • 8-hour shifts are Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm. Occasional need to work 9:30am - 6:00pm (approximately 3-4 days per month).
  • 10-hour shifts are Monday - Friday 5:00am - 3:30pm and 6:00am - 4:30pm. Occasional need to work 7:30am - 6:00pm.
  • Every 3rd weekend rotation.
  • Required to work 3 holidays/year.
  • Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician through either PTCB or NHA in order to be considered.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and/or distribution of medications.
  • Applies departmental processes regarding inventory control.
  • Performs activities as directed by pharmacists and/or pharmacy managers in accordance with federal, state, and local laws/regulations and hospital policies.
  • Delivers outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.
  • Operates computer systems and utilizes technology.
  • The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities
  • Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Fundamental Awareness): Has demonstrated a basic understanding of computers or has successfully completed training for applications that are used to support medication use processes.
  • Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully review, prepare, dispense and distribute prescribed medications. Where applicable, this includes being proficient in the general principles and techniques of asepsis utilized to compound sterile preparations (CSPs) to minimize the risk of contamination.
  • Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance (Novice): Demonstrates working knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations as they apply to the department and work areas. Maintains current understanding of rules and regulations and facilitates processes that support the application of various rules and regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of process improvement, quality assurance and/or programs. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement and supports compliance with a federal, state and local regulations as well as organizational policies and procedures.
  • Drug Inventory & Records Management (Novice): Possesses fundamental proficiency working with drug inventory and records management. Demonstrates ability to maintain appropriate inventory levels of medications. Able to collect, organize and/or maintain evaluations of pharmacy or patient related information.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Certified Pharmacy Technician - National Healthcareer Association - National HealthCareer Association, Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, LIC-Pharmacy Technician - Tennessee
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level :
Less than 1 year
Education:
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

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