Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Strive pharmacy; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid healthcare coverage

Free Strive compounded medications for

Paid time off

Sick time

FSA and HSA options

Parental leave

401(k) with employer matching

Life insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Veterinary insurance

Job summary

Strive Pharmacy is a personalized compounding pharmacy seeking a Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician to prepare and compound custom prescriptions, including hazardous and non-hazardous agents, while upholding high quality and SOP compliance.

The role emphasizes sterile technique, QA, documentation, and teamwork with pharmacists to ensure patient safety and accurate formulations. Onsite work in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of sterile compounding experience.
• Completed 40-hour ACPE-accredited sterile compounding course.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Active National Certification (PTCB/ExCPT) preferred.
• Previous 503A experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow proprietary formulations to compound sterile injectables, ophthalmics, oral liquids, topical agents, and tablets.
• Quality control: perform QA on compounds, prepare samples, and investigate deviations.
• Collaborate with Pharmacist in Charge, facility Pharmacists, and QA personnel to ensure product integrity.
• Maintain calibration logs for scales and electronic meters; document quality procedures.
• Lab maintenance: keep the compounding lab clean and dispose of chemicals properly.
• Monitor inventory, report low stock, and check for outdated or expiring chemicals.
• Participate in audits/inspections and complete required CE responsibilities.

Skills

Tech Knowledge

Pharmacy Math

Operational Excellence

Quality Standards

Equipment Mastery

Education

ACPE sterile compounding course

High School diploma

Tools

Sterile compounding equipment

Job description

Strive Pharmacy is a personalized compounding pharmacy built on a simple conviction: medicine should fit the patient, not the other way around. We started Strive because we believed the pharmaceutical industry was overdue for a more human approach—one that prioritizes individualized care, clinical nuance, and genuine partnership with patients and providers.

Compounding gives us the tools to do that. Every formulation we prepare is built to the specific needs of a specific person, and every interaction we have is guided by that same commitment to personalized care.

We're growing, and we're looking for people who share that conviction. If you're ready to be part of a pharmacy that takes the work seriously and the people even more seriously, we'd like to meet you.

Mission:

Strive exists to disrupt an industry long overdue for a more personal approach to care. We put the human element at the center of everything: every formulation, every patient interaction, every provider partnership. We're not just a compounding pharmacy. We're a team on a mission to change what personalized healthcare looks and feels like.

Position Overview:

Ready to step into a pivotal role where your skills bring life-changing medications to individuals who depend on them? As a Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician at Strive Pharmacy, you'll be at the core of preparing and compounding custom prescriptions, both hazardous and non-hazardous, upholding the highest standards of quality control and compliance with our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Compounding: Follow proprietary formulations to compound sterile injectables, ophthalmics, oral liquids, topical agents, and tablets.
• Quality Control: Perform continuous QA on compounds, prepare samples for testing, and initiate investigations for any deviations from standard procedure.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Pharmacist in Charge, facility Pharmacists, and internal Quality Assurance personnel to ensure product integrity.
• Documentation: Maintain calibration logs for scales and electronic meters; document all quality procedures in appropriate logs.
• Lab Maintenance: Ensure the compounding lab is cleaned/maintained per procedures and dispose of chemicals in proper containers.
• Inventory: Monitor inventory levels, report low stock to supervisors, and routinely check for outdated or expiring chemicals.
• Compliance: Participate in regular audits/inspections and complete required continuous education (CE) responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• At least one year of sterile compounding experience
• Completed 40-hour ACPE-accredited sterile compounding course
• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Active National Certification (PTCB/ExCPT) Certification
• Previous 503(A) experience

Required Skills

• Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of USP 795, USP 800, USP 795, and cGMP FDA 503B Guidelines
• Pharmacy Math: Strong grasp of medical terminology and pharmaceutical calculations.
• Operational Excellence: Ability to work efficiently in a timely manner with extreme attention to detail.
• Quality Standards: Proven ability to consistently meet standards for accuracy and potency.
• Equipment Mastery: Capability of working with small, delicate, and expensive laboratory equipment.

This position is primarily based in an onsite work environment. The role requires regular periods of sitting, standing, and computer use, with occasional lifting as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Additionally, this position requires:

• Physical Dexterity: Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for manipulating syringes and delicate devices.
• Stamina & Lifting: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds
• Vision: Adequate vision for precision compounding tasks.
• Protective Gear: Must be capable of donning and wearing all required PPE (mask, gloves, lab coat, coveralls, hairnet, safety goggles, and shoe covers).
• Medical Clearance: Ability to pass medical clearance to wear an OSHA N95 respiratory mask.
• Exposure: Potential exposure to chemicals and cleaning agents typical of a laboratory environment.

Hourly Pay Rate

$28 - $30 USD

Join Us in Making an Impact:

At Strive, the work is real and the impact is direct. Every role here contributes to a patient experience that's more personal, more attentive, and more human than what most people have come to expect from a pharmacy.

Strive Pharmacy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Employer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the 1st day of the following month of your hire date
• Free Strive compounded medications for employees based on a valid patient-specific prescription from a licensed healthcare provider
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• FSA and HSA options
• Parental leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Vision and dental insurance
• Veterinary insurance

Culture:

Culture isn't an afterthought at Strive. It's something we actively build. We foster a collaborative, engaging workplace where employees have opportunities to connect, celebrate, and build meaningful relationships with their colleagues. We're committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of every employee, both inside and outside the workplace.

EEO:

Strive Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

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As set forth in Strive Pharmacy’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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