Adv Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Tech

Saint Alphonsus; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus in Boise, Idaho seeks an Advanced Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing sterile products in compliance with USP and state/federal rules. You will work in the IV room on high-risk compounding, document workflows, and occasionally supervise junior staff.

Requirements include 5 years as a pharmacy technician, 2 years sterile compounding, and Idaho/PTCB certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Minimum 2 years of sterile compounding experience.
• Licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with Idaho State Board of Pharmacy; pass PTCB within 90 days.
• Competencies in sterile compounding, including hazardous compounding.
• Lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under pharmacist supervision to prepare sterile compounded products.
• Operate in IV room and perform high-risk/hazardous compounding.
• Maintain accurate documentation and EMR workflows.
• Provide supervision to technicians as needed.
• Ensure all department functions are completed for efficient service.
• Assist pharmacist with medication preparation, dispensing, clerical and billing duties.
• Provide precepting for new hires and technicians-in-training.
• Mentor technicians in new tasks and uphold aseptic technique.

Skills

Sterile compounding

High-risk compounding

Supervisory/lead experience

EMR documentation

Education

PTCB Certification

Idaho Pharmacist Board license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

ADV STERILE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY TECH

SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, assists in the provision of pharmaceutical compounded products to various customers by complying with Federal, State, and U.S. Pharmacopeia requirements. This role is preserved for pharmacy technicians whose primary function is to perform sterile compounding. Practices within the scope of state and federal regulations.

HOURS: You will enjoy three days off a week while working four 10-hour days. No nights or weekends.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a pharmacy technician required.
• Minimum of 2 (2) years of sterile compounding experience required.
• Licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy Pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam or accepted national certification program within 90 days from hire.
• Completed competencies in sterile compounding, including hazardous compounding.
• Previous lead experience preferred.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Competent to work in the IV room, including performing high risk/hazardous compounding.
• Advanced understanding of current USP standards, documentation, and EMR compounding workflows.
• Provides some functional supervision of technicians.
• Ensures required departmental functions are completed to provide effective and efficient service.
• Assists the pharmacist in preparing medications, which includes various material resource management, dispensing, clerical, and billing duties.
• Precepting duties, as required for new hires and technician students.
• Mentors technicians in learning new tasks.
• Strives for and models exactness in following defined sterile procedure and aseptic technique.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.