Pharmacy Technician I

SOFIE Co.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SOFIE Co. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform laboratory and pharmacy duties in a clean room under direct supervision of an authorized Nuclear Pharmacist.

The role involves radiopharmaceuticals, data entry with Pinestar, and daily dose management, with adherence to USP rules and cGMP documentation. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant state licensure, and experience in sterile compounding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician Licensure or Certification as required by state law.
• Experience with sterile compounding and aseptic operations preferred.
• Detail-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform compounding, dispensing, and distribution of FDG and NaF, including data entry with Pinestar for end-of-day reports and daily dose management reports.
• Ensure compliance with USP <797>, <823>, proposed <825> regulations, or other state requirements at the site level; maintain license in good standing.
• Complete cGMP documents as required within SOFIE's Quality Management System.
• Ensure aseptic operations follow internal procedures and FDA regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform radiation safety duties per Corporate Radiation Compliance Program and site licensing requirements.
• Provide quality customer service to physicians, healthcare workers, customers, etc.; take orders and follow up on inquiries.
• Perform inventory management and reporting; maintain production/QC/cleaning supply levels; perform material acceptance.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in chemistry or related science

High school diploma

Tools

Pinestar

Job description

Description:

Overview

The Pharmacy Technician will perform laboratory and pharmacy related duties under the direct supervision of an authorized Nuclear Pharmacist. This job involves working in a clean room as well as occupational exposure to radiation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform the duties associated with compounding, dispensing, and distribution of FDG and NaF, including data entry with Pinestar for end-of-day reports and daily dose management reports.
• Ensure compliance with USP <797>, <823>, proposed <825> regulations, or other state pharmacy requirements as applicable, at the site level; maintain personal license in good standing through applicable state laws.
• Complete cGMP documents as required within SOFIE's Quality Management System.
• Ensure aseptic operations follow internal procedures (gowning, cleaning/sanitation, sterility, environmental monitoring, etc.), customer requirements, and FDA regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform radiation safety duties according to SOFIE's Corporate Radiation Compliance Program and site licensing requirements.
• Provide quality customer service associated with radiopharmaceuticals to physicians, healthcare workers, customers, etc.:
• Take orders from customers as applicable by state regulations
• Follow-up with customer inquiries
• Document pharmacy/customer complaints and immediately notify pharmacist
• Perform inventory management:
• Maintain production/QC/cleaning supply levels as appropriate
• Perform inventory reporting
• Perform material acceptance according to SOPs
• Clean classified and non-classified areas according to SOPs.
• Perform environmental monitoring of classified areas according to SOPs.
• Complete cGMP documents as required and assist site and corporate Quality Assurance as required.
• Attend internal meetings as required.
• Other assigned duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associates degree in chemistry, engineering, or natural sciences preferred. (As applicable to state laws).
• Pharmacy Technician Licensure or Certification as required by state law.
• Experience with sterile compounding and aseptic operations preferred.
• Efficient in the use of MS Office Suite required.
• Ability to work various shifts and weekends required.
• Ability to be detail-oriented, accountable, patient, organized, and work in a team environment required.
• Ability to communicate professionally with colleagues and customers, have excellent attention to detail, and be dependable and responsible in a fast-paced, highly technical environment required.
• Ability to lift ~50 lbs. required.
• Up to 5% travel required.