Pharmacy Technician, Non-Sterile Compounding

Empower Pharmacy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compounding pharmacy in Houston seeks a Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician to prepare compounded products under a pharmacist's guidance. Ideal candidates will possess a High School Diploma, prior compounding experience, and a Texas State license. This full-time role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a chance to contribute to patient care and medication quality.

Benefits

Health/Vision/Dental Insurance

401k with company matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous compounding experience preferred.
• Texas State license as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare compounded non-sterile products under the direction of a compounding pharmacist.
• Complete pharmacy records as indicated and maintain compliance.
• Participate in monitoring drug inventories and preparing orders.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Effective communication

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Job description

Pay Competitive

Location Houston/Texas

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 1815 Company Overview



Empower Pharmacy and Empower Pharma are the country's most advanced compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered outsourcing facility, providing pharmacies, healthcare practitioners and patients with personalized pharmaceuticals in the integrative health and wellness market. We currently serve more than 3.5 million patients across the United States.

With facilities that tout the latest automated pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, cleanrooms, environmental controls and professional staff, we are proud of our leadership in the compounding industry. How we work is just as important as the work we do. We know that the basis of a great company is our people. Our diverse culture is the foundation for our growing company’s broader perspective: to serve the needs of our patients through innovation.

We are always seeking new ways to advance the manufacture and distribution of quality-of-life products through cutting-edge processes and technology. Our vision to be the leader in compounding never wavers. With modern, streamlined systems, state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team, we strive to deliver access to quality, affordable medication for patients across the country.


Position Summary



The Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician prepares compounded non-sterile products under the direction of a compounding pharmacist.

Shifts 9:00am - 6:00pm and 1:30pm - 10:00pm


Duties and Responsibilities


• Completes compounding and other pharmacy records as indicated
• Weighs, measures, and mixes raw material ingredients, monitors agitation, heating and cooling temperatures, and other parameters to ensure finished batches of creams, gels, capsules, and tablets meet specifications
• Transfers materials into properly labeled, approved containers
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and completes all required documentation to maintain compliance with USP 795 (non-sterile compounding) and company's Quality System
• Prepares labels and picks in accordance with the dispensing order
• Prepares both prepackaged and unit dose drugs in accordance with the dispensing order
• Prepares and generates batch for preparation of non-sterile mixtures
• Organizes assigned workload to facilitate its accomplishment
• Ensures the compounding room and related equipment are cleaned and maintained per organizational policy and procedures
• Participates with the pharmacist and pharmacy manager in monitoring/ maintaining drug inventories and preparing orders for drugs and related supplies
• Participates in department QA activities as requested

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear . The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.


Knowledge and Skills


• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with a team to achieve goals around safety, quality, and delivery
• Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to perform rudimentary mathematical calculations as related to compounding or manufacturing processes
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time for consecutive days
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work standing and walking

Experience and Qualifications


• High School Diploma or equivalency , required
• Previous compounding experience, preferred
• 2+ years of experience working as compounding pharmacy technician preferred
• Texas State license as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing
• Certified Pharmacy Technician ( CPhT ) or Technician Trainee

Benefits


• Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
• 401k with company matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Paid Holidays


• High School Diploma or equivalency , required
• Previous compounding experience, preferred
• 2+ years of experience working as compounding pharmacy technician preferred
• Texas State license as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing
• Certified Pharmacy Technician ( CPhT ) or Technician Trainee


• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with a team to achieve goals around safety, quality, and delivery
• Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to perform rudimentary mathematical calculations as related to compounding or manufacturing processes
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time for consecutive days
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work standing and walking

About the company

Notice

Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at [e-mail] or 407-000-0000.

Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility.

An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at [e-mail] or 407-000-0000.