Compounding Technician

Keperra Compounding Pharmacy; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Keperra Compounding Pharmacy in Brisbane's north-west offers a hands-on role combining compounding responsibilities with team support and workflow coordination. You will prepare customised medications tailored to individual patient needs with precision and quality.

This role emphasizes accuracy, manual dexterity and the ability to organise daily workloads while supporting colleagues and contributing to process improvements in a community pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dispensary Technician or similar pharmacy role preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good manual dexterity for precise hands-on tasks.
• Methodical, with a consistent approach to procedures.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare a variety of compounded medications following established formulations.
• Maintain high standards of precision, consistency and quality.
• Demonstrate strong manual dexterity weighing, measuring, mixing, and preparing medications.
• Assist with organising daily compounding workloads and prioritise tasks.
• Provide guidance and support to other compounding technicians.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records and quality control processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene and compounding standards.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements of procedures and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Organisational skills

Team support

Independent worker

Proactive attitude

Job description

This is a hands-on position that combines technical compounding responsibilities with elements of workflow coordination and team support. You'll be involved in preparing customised medications tailored to individual patient needs, with a strong focus on precision, consistency and quality.

Key responsibilities

• Accurately prepare a variety of compounded medications, following established formulations and procedures.
• Maintain a high standard of precision, consistency and quality across all preparations.
• Demonstrate strong manual dexterity when weighing, measuring, mixing and preparing medications.
• Assist with organising daily compounding workloads, prioritising tasks and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Provide guidance and support to other compounding technicians to maintain productivity and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records and quality control processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, hygiene and compounding standards.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of compounding procedures and workplace efficiency.

About you

• Previous experience as a Dispensary Technician or in a similar pharmacy role (preferred).
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Good manual dexterity and confidence performing precise, hands-on tasks.
• A methodical and consistent approach to following procedures.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive attitude, reliability and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Confidence supporting other team members and taking responsibility for daily tasks.
• A willingness to learn new techniques and contribute to improvements in our processes.

About us

Keperra Compounding Pharmacy is a specialised community pharmacy located in Brisbane's north-west, providing customised medications to meet the individual needs of patients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, innovation and personalised healthcare, working closely with patients and healthcare professionals to deliver tailored medication solutions.