IV Compound Pharmacy Tech

Baptist Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an IV Compound Pharmacy Tech to work under a pharmacist's supervision in the evening shift. The role involves preparing sterile products, labeling, and maintaining records in accordance with policy and law.

Aseptic technique and inventory duties are key daily tasks, with emphasis on accuracy and teamwork. The position requires a high school diploma and Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy registration or eligibility, plus experience in sterile compounding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Certification eligible and registered as a pharmacy technician with Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy required.
• Experience in aseptic preparation of parenterals and other sterile products.
• Basic knowledge of pharmacy terminology and drug uses.
• Strong teamwork, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to plan and complete daily activities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and label sterile admixtures under pharmacist supervision.
• Perform aseptic compounding and maintain sterile technique per USP 797.
• Maintain compounding and controlled drug records per policies and regulations.
• Monitor and maintain drug and compounding supply inventories.
• Keep work and storage areas clean, orderly, and compliant with procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy license/registration

Job description

Department: Pharmacy

Shift: Evening

Working Hours: 2:30p - 11P

Summary:

The IV Compound Pharmacy Tech works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to prepare and compound sterile products utilizing strict aseptic technique; accurately assembles medication, compounding supplies and labels for preparation of sterile admixtures; maintains compounding and controlled drug records in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and state and federal law and regulations. Performs daily, monthly and quarterly cleaning and quality control activities in accordance with USP 797 guidelines. Monitors and/or maintains drug and compounding supply inventories; keeps drug and warehouse areas clean, neat and tidy.

Other information:

1. High school diploma required.
2. Certified or certification eligible and registered as a pharmacy technician with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy required.
3. Experience in the aseptic preparation of large/small volume parenterals, nutrition, antibiotics, IV hydration and other compounded sterile products.
4. Must possess basic knowledge of pharmacy terminology and the intended use of the drugs compounded or otherwise assembled for patient use.
5. Must be able to work well with others, communicate effectively and possess good organizational and time management skills
6. Must have the ability and initiative to plan and complete daily activities with attention to detail.

This job will be authorized 80.00 hours bi-weekly.