Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Meds; Elmhurst, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Meds.com in Elmhurst, IL is expanding its non-sterile compounding team. As a Non-sterile Compounding Technician you will work under a pharmacist to receive orders, weigh ingredients, mix and package medications, and update records in our QA-driven environment.

This full-time on-site role requires a High School Diploma, Pharmacy Technician Certification within 6 months, and the ability to follow USP 795/800 guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Compounding and/or Laboratory experience.
• Capable of wearing protective wear as required.
• Ability to operate computer and laboratory equipment.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Completes compounding and pharmacy records as indicated.
• Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients to meet specs.
• Transfers materials into properly labeled containers.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment; maintains documentation per USP 795/800.
• Maintains understanding of USP 795/800 guidelines.
• Prepares batches for non-sterile mixtures and organizes workload.
• Ensures cleaning and equipment maintenance per policy.
• Assists in inventory monitoring and order preparation.
• Participates in QA activities and follows SDS guidelines.
• Supports pharmacist and pharmacy manager in duties.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Tools

Computer Literacy

Laboratory Equipment Handling

Job description

Meds.com is a rapidly growing consumer technology firm operating a suite of healthcare businesses, including our flagship brand BlueChew & MOD. Our mission is to better patients' lives through innovative healthcare solutions. With a team of 350 professionals across various specialties, we've built scalable pharmacy, telemedicine, and e-commerce platforms using cutting-edge technology. As we continue our accelerated growth trajectory, we're launching new products to expand our patient base and accelerate growth. Join us in tackling exciting challenges at the intersection of healthcare and technology.

The non-sterile compounding technician is responsible for creating compounded medication under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist. The duties of a non-sterile compounding technician include, but not limited to, receiving medication orders, measuring quantities, mixing ingredients, packaging medication, and updating records.

Join our team in Elmhurst, IL - we're looking for someone who truly values and enjoys working onsite, not just tolerates it.

What You’ll Do:

Responsibilities&Duties

• Completes compounding and other pharmacy records asindicated.
• Weighs, measures, and mixes raw material ingredients, blends & presses powder, and other parameters to ensure finished batches of tablets meet specifications.
• Transfers materials into properly labeled, approved containers.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and completes all required documentation tomaintaincompliance with USP 795 (non-sterile compounding) & USP 800 and company's Quality System.
• Maintainsthoroughunderstanding of USP 795 & 800 guidelines.
• Prepares and generatesbatchfor preparation of non-sterile mixtures.
• Organizes assigned workload tofacilitateits accomplishment.
• Ensuresthe compounding room and related equipment are cleaned andmaintainedper organizational policy and procedures.
• Participates with the pharmacist and pharmacy manager in monitoring/maintainingdrug inventories and preparing orders for drugs and related supplies.
• Participates in department QA activities as requested
• Follow Safety Data Sheet (SDS) guidelines formaintainingsafety and managing safety events.
• Demonstrate general knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Properly cleanup hazardous medication spillsutilizingestablished safety protocols.
• Safely dispose of hazardous wastes generated during medication preparation.
• Routinely check for outdated or soon to expire chemicals and compounded products.
• Use proper garbing techniquesin accordance withSOP guidelines.
• Effectively prepare and organize all compounded products for pharmacist review.
• Work closely withQualityAssurance Department to ensure product sterility,potencyand absence of endotoxins.
• Assistspharmacist-in-charge andpharmacistperform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification within 6 months of hire
• Compounding and/or Laboratory experience
• Capable of wearing all protective wear asrequired. This includes, but not limited to,mask, gloves,gown, hairnet, safety goggles, etc.
• Ability tooperatecomputer and laboratory equipment
• Detail Oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience in a fast pace working environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic principles, theories and laws, policies and procedures that pertain to compounding
• Ability tomaintainquality, safety, and infection control standards
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Tableting and/or Encapsulating experience preferred
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a team to achieve goals around safety, quality, and delivery
• Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to perform rudimentary mathematical calculations as related to compounding
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Effective problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on your feet for an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to repetitively use hands, wrist, and arms to perform job duties.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of force in order to lift, carry, pull and/or move objects as required.
• This is a full-time, in-officeand in-lab position based at our Elmhurst compounding pharmacyfacility (5 days per week).