Compounding Pharmacy Tech: Sterile Prep & Patient Care

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

River's Edge Specialty Pharmacy is seeking a Compounding Pharmacy Technician to prepare compounded sterile products under the direction of a pharmacist. The role supports safe, rational pharmacotherapy and promotes excellent customer service to patients and healthcare practitioners.

This position involves setting up the compounding room, assisting with inventory, processing prescriptions, labeling, and ensuring compliance with state and USP standards.

Qualifications

• Prior pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• CA BOP Pharmacy Technician License in Good standing required
• Certification from an accredited pharmacy technician program may be required by state regulations

Responsibilities

• Prepare compounded sterile products using aseptic technique in accordance with USP <797> and <800> standards.
• Assist in setting up the compounding room, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of pharmacist work areas and cleanroom spaces.
• Process prescriptions for home health care and specialty pharmacy patients.
• Label, package, and verify medications for accuracy.
• Document refills and generate necessary refill documentation.
• Coordinate with patients to assess medication adherence and care coordination.
• Enter and organize clinical data in pharmacy software (lab results, contacts, hospitalizations).
• Support inventory management and order medications; track inventory with logs.
• Generate pharmacy and clinical reports as directed by supervisor.
• Participate in daily patient care meetings and update status of patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

River's Edge Specialty Pharmacy is seeking a Compounding Pharmacy Technician to prepare compounded sterile products under the direction of a pharmacist. The role supports safe, rational pharmacotherapy and promotes excellent customer service to patients and healthcare practitioners.

This position involves setting up the compounding room, assisting with inventory, processing prescriptions, labeling, and ensuring compliance with state and USP standards.