Job Title: Compounding Pharmacy Technician
Pay: $20.00/hour
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Shift: 1st Shift
Position Summary
The Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician plays a vital role in providing high-quality veterinary medications, ensuring the health and safety of animals. Working in a state-of-the-art compounding facility under the supervision of the managing pharmacist, you will prepare non-sterile medications in compliance with pharmacy law, pharmacy practice standards, and USP compounding guidelines.
This role involves compounding various non-sterile dosage forms, including capsules, powders, tablets, oral liquids, transdermal gels, otics, topical medications, and medicated treats, covering both hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
Join *** as a Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician and contribute to our mission of improving animal health. We offer competitive compensation, benefits packages, and career growth opportunities within a dynamic veterinary healthcare company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Learn and apply standard operating procedures (SOPs) to perform compounding tasks and dosage form preparation under pharmacist supervision.
- Adhere to all state and federal regulations, including USP standards, to safely handle and dispose of materials, including hazardous waste.
- Follow personal hygiene and garbing requirements, such as proper hand hygiene and wearing PPE.
- Prepare non-sterile compounded preparations in alignment with master formula records and compounding records.
- Ensure correct potency, quality, and cross-contamination prevention in all preparations using good compounding practices.
- Clean and sanitize compounding areas, equipment, and tools per SOPs.
- Maintain accurate documentation of compounded medications, ingredients, lot numbers, and expiration dates.
- Monitor inventory levels of compounding supplies, and reorder materials as needed.
- Participate in training programs and stay updated on compounding techniques, regulations, and industry advancements.
- Collaborate with pharmacists and team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely order completion.
- Cross-train in other departments, as needed.
- Maintain reliability and punctuality.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Entry-level position; 6 months of pharmacy experience preferred.
- Experience in non-sterile compounding preferred but not required.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
- Must hold a current pharmacy technician license or registration from the State Board of Pharmacy where the facility is located. Technician trainee licenses may be acceptable per state regulations.
- Must obtain pharmacy technician national certification (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) within six months of hire.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.