Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding
Location: Mendota Heights, MN, 55120
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Type: Contract

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding to support pharmacists in the preparation and compounding of sterile and non-sterile medications. This role is responsible for maintaining product sterility and integrity, accurately documenting compounding activities, adhering to regulatory requirements, and ensuring a safe and compliant pharmacy environment. The ideal candidate will possess sterile compounding experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with measuring, weighing, mixing, and preparing ingredients for compounded medications while maintaining sterility and product integrity.
• Prepare compounded medications including creams, ointments, capsules, and sterile preparations following established procedures and quality standards.
• Follow comprehensive labeling procedures to ensure medication accuracy and compliance.
• Accurately document compounding processes, measurements, calculations, batch records, and any deviations or incidents.
• Operate and maintain compounding equipment including scales, mixers, ointment mills, homogenizers, and related technology.
• Perform visual inspections of compounded products to identify contamination, inconsistencies, or abnormalities.
• Support routine cleaning and maintenance activities to maintain a safe, sterile, and compliant workspace.
• Coordinate with pharmacy staff regarding cleaning protocols and quality control procedures.
• Organize and maintain compounding documentation and records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage waste disposal procedures by properly segregating hazardous, non-hazardous, and recyclable materials.
• Participate in ongoing training, seminars, and professional development related to pharmacy compounding practices and emerging technologies.
• Provide administrative and operational support within the pharmacy department as needed.
• Deliver excellent customer service through effective verbal and written communication.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active, unrestricted Pharmacy Technician License in the State of Minnesota.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
• Minimum one (1) year of Pharmacy Technician experience, preferably in sterile compounding.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a customer service environment, preferably within healthcare, pharmacy, social services, or a high-volume call center setting.
• Knowledge of sterile compounding procedures and aseptic techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a pharmacy team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) certification.
• Experience working in a compounding pharmacy environment.
• Knowledge of USP standards and pharmacy regulatory requirements.
• Experience with pharmacy documentation and quality assurance processes.

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