Compounding Pharmacy Technician - Charleston, SC

Key People; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People in Charleston seeks a Home Infusion Compounding Technician to assist with sterile preparations and patient supply assembly under pharmacist supervision. The role emphasizes adherence to USP 797, SOPs, and regulatory requirements, with responsibilities spanning environmental monitoring, inventory, and patient follow-ups.

Candidates should have pharmacy technician training and preferably experience in compounding or healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician training completed or pursued.
• State Board of Pharmacy requirements apply where required.
• Experience in compounding or healthcare settings preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Registered with State Board of Pharmacy if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform sterile compounding per USP 797.
• Follow SOPs, USP 797, and Board regulations.
• Clean all work surfaces and equipment per USP 797 and SOPs.
• Maintain sterile compounding competencies.
• Ensure drugs are properly labeled and in appropriate containers.
• Monitor environmental conditions daily and report deviations.
• Maintain On Track Task Logs daily.
• Coordinate timely refills to avoid treatment interruptions.
• Upload delivery tickets and confirm on file with Admission Agreement.
• Conduct patient follow-up calls and document all details.
• Order medications to maintain inventory and meet patient needs.
• Enter supplies into inventory system (Vital Systems).
• Store drugs and supplies safely and maintain organized workspace.
• Inspect shelves to prevent shortages and reorders.
• Conduct monthly inventory of ambulatory infusion supplies.
• Report misconduct or unethical activities to HR.
• Build positive relationships with clients and provide proactive support.
• Maintain clear written and verbal communication with team and patients.
• Assist with quality control and performance improvement as directed by PIC.

Education

Pharmacy technician training

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

HOME INFUSION COMPOUNDING TECHNICIAN

The pharmacy compounding technician assists with the compounding of sterile preparations and the assembly of patient supplies and equipment under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Reporting Relationship

Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)

Responsibilities of the Home Infusion Compounding Technician include the following:

• 1. Perform sterile compounding per USP 797.
• 2. Follow all SOPs, USP 797, and Board of Pharmacy regulations and requirements.
• 3. Clean all work surfaces, equipment, floors, ceilings, and walls according to USP 797 and SOPs.
• 4. Maintain sterile compounding competencies.
• 5. Assure that all drugs prepared by the pharmacy are prepared in appropriate containers that are adequately labeled.
• 6. Monitor and document environmental conditions daily – such as temperatures, humidity, and pressure readings. Notify the PIC immediately when readings are out of range.
• 7. Accurately maintain On Track Task Logs daily.
• 8. Manage timely refills to ensure patients receive their treatments without interruption.
• 9. Upload delivery tickets into Care Tend. Confirm delivery tickets when a signed Admission Agreement is on file.
• 10. Conduct patient follow-up assessment calls and complete thorough documentation to ensure all pertinent information is recorded.
• 11. Efficiently order medication to keep inventory well-stocked, and patient needs met.
• 12. Enter supplies into the inventory system (Vital Systems).
• 13. Properly store drugs and supplies to uphold safety standards and maintain an organized workspace.
• 14. Routinely inspect shelves for any supplies that need reordering, preventing any shortages.
• 15. Conduct a monthly inventory of all supplies stored in the ambulatory infusion suite.
• 16. Promptly report any misconduct, suspicious, or unethical activities to Human Resources.
• 17. Build positive relationships with clients by providing attentive, friendly, and proactive support.
• 18. Exhibit good written and verbal communication with colleagues, supervisors, patients, and referral sources.
• 19. Assist with quality control and performance improvement activities as directed by the PIC.

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Home Infusion Compounding Technician, continued

• 20. Report product incidents as required by company policy.
• 21. Work as a team with other employees to ensure tasks are completed.
• 22. Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 3. Meet all State Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• 4. Completion of pharmacy technician training preferred.
• 5. Experience in compounding or healthcare setting is preferred.
• 6. Registered with the State Board of Pharmacy if applicable in state(s) of service area(s).

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions in the job description:

• 1. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit as well as talk and hear.
• 2. The employee is required to use hands to operate office equipment and vehicles.
• 3. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• 4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.