Compounding Pharmacy Technician I

Option Care; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 25,072 - 41,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health Services

Job summary

Option Care in Urbandale, Iowa is looking for a compounding technician I to work under the direction of a licensed pharmacist. This role includes responsibilities such as assisting in medication preparation, performing pharmaceutical calculations, and ensuring proper sanitation procedures are followed.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of pharmacy technician experience, a high school diploma or GED, and must be licensed as required. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of pharmacy technician experience, licensed or registered as required.
• Ability to perform basic and intermediate mathematical calculations.
• Experience in providing customer service to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist with preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Prepare medications accurately compounded.
• Participate in assessing and managing medication-related incidents.

Skills

Customer service

Mathematical calculations

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

Under the direction of a licensed Pharmacist, the compounding technician I works in a clean room compounding medication at least 50% of the time to help ensure safe, accurate, and smooth compounding operations.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacist with preparation and dispensing of medications and supplies in accordance with OCH policies & procedures and state regulations.
• Prepares medications so they are accurately compounded.
• Performs basic pharmaceutical calculations to obtain correct dosages.
• Accurately labels and packages medications.
• Participates in the process for assessing, managing, and reporting medication-related incidents.
• Ensures pharmacy surfaces and laminar flow hoods are cleaned and sanitized.
• Inspects equipment and documents any failures or defects.
• Assists with recording and maintaining pharmacy temperature & cleaning logs.

Basic Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED; minimum 1 year of pharmacy technician experience; must be licensed or registered (if required by state).

Basic Qualifications

• Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Able to perform basic & intermediate level mathematical calculations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Basic level skill in Microsoft Word.
• Basic level skill in Microsoft Excel.
• Basic level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Physical Demand

Ability to stand for extended periods; frequent bending, stooping, reaching; ability to carry at least 30 lb.

Travel Requirements

None.

Preferred Qualifications & Interests

• Successful enrollment and completion of the OCH designated training course within 6 months of hire (if licensure and/or training required by state).
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $18.20–$30.32 per hour.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bonding Time Off
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• HSA Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• myFlexPay
• Family Support
• Mental Health Services
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Award/Recognition Programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Option Care Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.