Specialized Sterile IV Compounding Technician

Actalentservices; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short & long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transport benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Pharmacy Technician specializing in sterile compounding (IV medications) for a contract-to-hire role based in Hoover, Alabama. The role emphasizes safe preparation and dispensing of intravenous medications, with strict adherence to aseptic technique and regulatory requirements.

The technician will support clinical operations across clinics, manage sterile products, participate in inventory control, and ensure proper handling of hazardous drugs and CSTDs.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy.
• Demonstrated experience with sterile compounding, including preparation of intravenous medications.
• Proficiency in aseptic technique as outlined in USP standards.
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy or sterile compounding environment.
• Involvement with compounding and dispensing hazardous medications preferred.
• Experience with investigational drug management, including inventory, documentation, and preparation for dispensing.
• Familiarity with CSTDs and their role in hazardous medication preparation.
• Exposure to purchasing activities with vendors and contracts.
• Understanding of inventory control strategies for high-cost medications.
• Training in hazardous drug exposure response and spill control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense intravenous hazardous and non-hazardous medications safely and accurately.
• Use PPE correctly and maintain compliance with regulations and policies.
• Support CSTDs usage in hazardous drug preparation and participate in evaluation processes.
• Complete training for storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous drugs with annual competency checks.
• Follow procedures for hazardous exposure and spill control, including treatment of exposed individuals.
• Assist in CADD pump preparation after competency demonstration.
• Support investigational drug management with inventory, documentation, and preparation for dispensing.
• Monitor and minimize medication waste and optimize drug use through scheduling.
• Perform daily purchasing activities with vendors and manufacturer contracts.
• Promote inventory control and reduce expired products, aligning purchasing with product needs.
• Maintain training and continuing education documentation per standards.

Skills

Alabama Pharmacy Technician license

Sterile compounding experience

Aseptic technique (USP)

Hospital pharmacy experience

Hazardous medications compounding

Investigational drug management

CSTDs familiarity

Purchasing activities

Inventory control

Hazardous drug exposure training

On-the-job training/learning

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Pharmacy Technician specializing in sterile compounding (IV medications) for a contract-to-hire role based in Hoover, Alabama. The role emphasizes safe preparation and dispensing of intravenous medications, with strict adherence to aseptic technique and regulatory requirements.

The technician will support clinical operations across clinics, manage sterile products, participate in inventory control, and ensure proper handling of hazardous drugs and CSTDs.