Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Tech II

ASK Consulting; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ASK Consulting seeks a Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Tech 2 in Minnesota to assist pharmacists with measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients while maintaining sterility. This role emphasizes accurate labeling, documentation, and adherence to cleaning protocols in a team-based pharmaceutical environment.

The position requires a Minnesota-licensed pharmacy technician, CSPT preferred, with at least 1 year of experience in a high-volume healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Minnesota pharmacy technician license.
• National pharmacy technician certification.
• 1 year experience coordinating activities in an administrative support function.
• Advanced computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet utilization.
• Excellent customer service skills (written and verbal).
• Sterile compounding experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a customer service position with high-volume call center experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients to compound products and maintain the sterility and integrity of the final product.
• Follow comprehensive labeling for compounded medications, creams, ointments, and capsules.
• Document steps, measurements, calculations, and deviations during compounding.
• Communicate cleaning protocols for routine equipment maintenance.
• Compile documentation for compounding activities and batch records.
• Operate equipment to measure and prepare scales, mixers, ointment mills, and homogenizers.
• Observe final product for contamination or abnormalities.
• Attend seminars and training to stay updated on compounding techniques.
• Organize waste management differentiating hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

Skills

CSPT certification

Pharmacy tech experience

National certification

Computer skills

Customer service

Sterile compounding

Call center experience

Education

High school diploma

Active Minnesota license

GED

Job description

Description

Job Title

Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Tech 2

Location

Minnesota

Position Description

Assists pharmacists with measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients to compound products and maintain the sterility and integrity of the final product.

Roles Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists with measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients to compound products and maintain the sterility and integrity of the final product.
• Follows a comprehensive labeling approach when working with compounded medications, creams, ointments, and capsules.
• Documents and accurately records steps taken, measurements, calculations, and any deviations or incidents that occurred during the compounding process.
• Communicates with technicians on appropriate cleaning protocols to assist in routine equipment maintenance for a safe and hygienic compounding environment.
• Compiles documentation for compounding activities to delineate ingredients used, procedures followed, and batch records.
• Operates within a pharmaceutical team that utilizes compounding equipment and technology to measure and prepare scales, mixers, ointment mills, and homogenizers.
• Observes the final compounded product, checking appearance and consistency to ensure that there are not any signs of contamination or abnormalities.
• Attends seminars, workshops, and training programs to develop professional, pharmaceutical knowledge and stay informed on compounding techniques and technology advancements in the field.
• Organizes the waste management system for the compounding area to differentiate hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, and recyclables.

Skills

• Working knowledge of problem solving and decision making skills.
• Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) preferred.
• At least 1 year experience as a pharmacy technician coordinating activities in an administrative support function.
• National pharmacy technician certification. Eligible for state registration, certification or licensure per state regulations.
• Advanced computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet utilization.
• Excellent customer service skills (written and verbal) a must.
• Sterile Compounding experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience required in a customer service position with high volume call center experience; preferably in healthcare, social services, or a similar service position.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active pharmacy technician license (unrestricted) in the state of Minnesota.
• Verifiable High School diploma or GED is required.