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PROFILE SUMMARY:

The Compounding Pharmacy Technician prepares compounded sterile products and performs related activities under the direction of a pharmacist. Additionally, this role assists with the promotion and delivery of quality, safe, rational, and effective pharmaceutical services to patients and healthcare practitioners of River's Edge Specialty Pharmacy. The technician uses critical thinking skills and exercises independent decision-making as needed to ensure safe and rational medication therapy. They also understand and exemplify excellent customer service.

KEY ACCOUNTABLITIES:

Prescription Compounding, Preparation, Processing
   Prepare compounded sterile products using aseptic technique, ensuring compliance with USP <797> and <800> standards, in accordance with RE Pharmacy policies and procedures
   Assist in setting up the compounding room, equipment, and supplies for sterile medication preparation.
   Perform general cleaning and maintenance duties as directed, including participating in cleanroom product introduction activities. Ensures pharmacy surfaces, primary & secondary engineering controls are cleaned and sanitized
   Process new and refill prescriptions for home health care and specialty pharmacy patients.
   Prepare medications so they are accurately compounded
   Accurately label and package medications
   Review pending refills with the supervising pharmacist and generating the necessary refill documentation.
   Pick all supplies and medications on the compounding sheet and delivery ticket, staging them for pharmacist verification.
   Generate delivery and pick-up tickets.
   Communicate with patients within the pharmacy technician scope to assess medication compliance, supply needs, and overall care coordination.
   Gather, organize, and update clinical data in pharmacy software for review by the patient care team, including:
o    Lab results
o    Patient contact documentation
o    Hospitalizations
o    End-of-therapy documentation
   Prepare records and monitor results for pharmaceutical quality assurance testing.
   Assist in inventory management, ensuring accurate tracking of medications to be dispensed and ordered, utilizing inventory log sheets per pharmacy protocol.
   Generate pharmacy and clinical reports as directed by the supervisor.
   Support non-clinical coordination of patient assessments, drug compounding, and timely delivery.
   Participate in daily patient care meetings to provide status updates on assigned patients.
   Track controlled substance prescriptions requiring prescriber signatures and maintain accurate controlled substance logs in pharmacy software.
   Complete annual pharmacy competency assessments and validations for compounding and other key areas.
   Assist pharmacists with counting, bottling, and labeling specialty and oral medications in compliance with state regulations.
   Maintain compliance for DME equipment, including ambulatory infusion pumps (cleaning, calibration, and inventory tracking).
   Assist with record keeping and maintaining pharmacy temperature and cleaning logs
   Inspect equipment and document any failures or defects.
Plus - may perform other duties as assigned.

 

Physical Demand Requirements:
   Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
   Frequent bending, stooping, reaching.
   Ability to carry at least 30lbs

Education:
   Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
   Required License: CA BOP Pharmacy Technician License in Good standing 
   Preferred Certification: National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB).

Experience:
   Prior experience in pharmacy medication filling (required)
   Specialty pharmacy experience (preferred)
   Technician registration in practicing state (required)
   Certification from an accredited pharmacy technician program (as required by state regulations)

Behavioral Competencies:
   Strong verbal and written communication skills
   Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution abilities
   Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
   Analytical problem-solving capabilities
   Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently
   High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Working Conditions:
   Standard pharmacy/office environment.
   Full-time position with standard business hours; flexibility to work additional hours during peak periods is expected.
   Physical Effort: Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb stairs, and communicate effectively. Must occasionally lift or move up to 20 lbs.
   Equipment Used: Computer, tablet, phone, paper-based documentation tools

PAY RANGE:

$20 - $26 an hour DOE

Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.