Pharmacy Assistant

Legacy Lyfe; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Lyfe Pharmacies is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to support daily operations under pharmacist supervision in Basalt, Colorado. You will package and ship medications, manage inventory, and maintain logs in accordance with SOPs, contributing to a growing startup atmosphere focused on quality and compliance.

The role offers an entry path to Pharmacy Technician in Training, with training toward Colorado registration and certification, and opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to become a pharmacy technician, including completing required training, registration, and certification when advanced to the Pharmacy Technician in Training role.
• Ability to perform basic math, counting, and detailed documentation accurately.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain reliable attendance.
• Ability to work around hazardous drugs and wear required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Package and ship medications in accordance with SOPs.
• Receive incoming inventory, verify shipments against orders, inspect for damage, and route materials to proper storage.
• Label inventory accurately and in accordance with SOPs.
• Monitor inventory levels, rotate stock, verify storage conditions, and report shortages or damaged materials.
• Clean and depyrogenate glassware and supplies in accordance with SOPs.
• Prepare and restock work stations with required supplies and materials.
• Document assigned tasks in daily logs accurately and contemporaneously.
• Follow hazardous and non-hazardous segregation, PPE, and cleaning procedures when handling hazardous drugs.
• Report errors, deviations, spills, exposure events, or equipment problems immediately.
• Assist with inspection readiness and other duties assigned by the Compounding Pharmacist or PIC.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable attendance

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports To: PIC

About Legacy Lyfe Pharmacies

Legacy Lyfe Pharmacies is a growing 503A sterile compounding pharmacy group focused on quality, safety, and responsible multi-state expansion. We are building a sterile-heavy, inspection-ready operation, located in Basalt, Colorado, designed to scale while maintaining the highest regulatory and clinical standards.

The Role

The Pharmacy Assistant supports daily pharmacy operations under pharmacist supervision. The assistant packages and ships medications, receives, labels, and manages inventory, cleans and depyrogenates glassware and supplies, prepares and restocks work stations, and keeps accurate daily logs, all in accordance with approved SOPs. The role requires attention to detail, consistency, and strict adherence to written procedures.

This is an opportunity to join a growing startup pharmacy and help build a best-in-class operation in an environment that fosters professional development, career advancement, and long-term growth.

Pathway to Pharmacy Technician

This role is designed as an entry point into pharmacy practice. Assistants who demonstrate strong performance, reliability, and fit may be advanced to the title of Pharmacy Technician in Training, and will be trained in the duties of our Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician role, with support toward the registration and certification required to work as a pharmacy technician in Colorado.

Hazardous Drug Handling Scope

The pharmacy prepares both hazardous and non-hazardous compounded medications. Hazardous drug work is limited to non-antineoplastic, non-chemotherapy preparations. Pharmacy Assistants may receive, store, package, ship, and clean around hazardous drugs, and must follow applicable USP <795>, USP <797>, USP <800>, OSHA, state, and federal requirements, including personal protective equipment, spill response, deactivation, decontamination, cleaning, documentation, and exposure-control procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Package and ship medications in accordance with SOPs, including correct packaging materials, temperature controls, and shipping documentation.
• Receive incoming inventory, verify shipments against orders, inspect for damage, and route materials to proper storage.
• Label inventory accurately and in accordance with SOPs.
• Monitor inventory levels, rotate stock, verify storage conditions, and report shortages, damaged materials, or expired items.
• Clean and depyrogenate glassware and supplies in accordance with SOPs.
• Prepare and restock work stations with required supplies and materials.
• Document assigned tasks in daily logs accurately and contemporaneously.
• Follow hazardous and non-hazardous segregation, PPE, and cleaning procedures when handling or working near hazardous drugs.
• Report errors, deviations, spills, exposure events, or equipment problems immediately.
• Assist with inspection readiness and other duties assigned by the Compounding Pharmacist or PIC.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to become a pharmacy technician, including completing required training, registration, and certification when advanced to the Pharmacy Technician in Training role.
• Ability to perform basic math, counting, and detailed documentation accurately.
• Ability to safely work around hazardous drugs other than antineoplastic/chemotherapy agents and wear required PPE.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain reliable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a pharmacy, laboratory, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with inventory management or shipping systems.
• Familiarity with cleanroom, aseptic, or GMP-style cleaning and documentation practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Accuracy in labeling, counting, and documentation.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and elevate discrepancies.
• Eagerness to learn and grow into a technical role.
• Teamwork in a production-focused pharmacy environment.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with assistance or accommodation as appropriate.
• Ability to wear required gloves, gowns, respiratory protection, and other PPE when medically cleared and required.
• Ability to work around pharmaceutical ingredients, cleaning agents, and hazardous drugs using required controls.

Schedule and Work Environment

• Standard Monday through Friday workweek, including a scheduled 30 minute meal period.
• Punctuality and dependable attendance are essential.

Performance Expectations

• Accurate and timely packaging, shipping, and receiving.
• Accurate inventory labeling, counts and storage.
• Complete and accurate daily log documentation.
• Compliance with SOPs, hazardous and non-hazardous segregation, PPE, and cleaning procedures.
• Consistent productivity without compromising quality.
• Immediate reporting of deviations, spills, exposure concerns, or inventory issues.

Application Deadline

Applications accepted through December 31, 2026. The posting will be updated if the deadline is extended.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations

Legacy Lyfe Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, for pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, and for sincerely held religious beliefs, consistent with applicable law.

Additional Posting and Employment Notices

• This posting describes the general nature and level of work expected and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.
• Advancement to Pharmacy Technician in Training is based on performance, fit, and business needs, and is not guaranteed.
• Employment is expected to be at will unless otherwise required by a written agreement or applicable law.
• Any offer of employment may be contingent upon verification of references and other lawful pre-employment requirements relevant to the position.
• Legacy Lyfe Pharmacies will not request age-related information or criminal history on the initial application except as permitted or required by applicable law.
• The Company may modify responsibilities as operational, regulatory, or patient-care needs evolve.