Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Patient Care Infusion LLC; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, and life

Pet insurance

401(k)

Generous PTO + holidays

Job summary

Patient Care Infusion LLC is hiring an experienced Compounding Pharmacy Technician for our infusion pharmacy. The role requires sound aseptic technique, attention to detail, and commitment to patient safety in a regulated cleanroom environment.

The technician will prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded medications under pharmacist supervision, handle hazardous drugs, perform quality checks, and support inventory and patient delivery coordination in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Active Arizona Pharmacy Technician License
• Previous pharmacy technician experience
• Experience with sterile and 797/800-compliant cleanroom
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable with gowning/garbing and strict PPE protocols
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs and stand/move between workstations
• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded medications under pharmacist supervision per USP 797 and USP 800
• Perform aseptic technique for IV admixtures and other sterile products
• Handle hazardous drugs using CSTDs and PPE
• Conduct quality control checks including visual inspection and weight verification
• Maintain ISO-class cleanroom environments with proper gowning and disinfection
• Prepare labels and maintain compounding records and batch logs
• Support inventory management and collaboration with nursing, intake, and delivery teams

Skills

Sterile compounding

Aseptic technique

Attention to detail

PPE protocols

Hazardous drugs handling

Education

Active Arizona Pharmacy Technician License

Tools

CareTend

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

About Arizona Home Care Patient Care Infusion (PCI) is a locally owned home infusion and specialty pharmacy and sister company to Arizona Home Care, which has served Valley patients for over 30 years. Our compounding pharmacy technicians prepare sterile compounded medications in a cleanroom environment for home infusion and specialty pharmacy patients - precision work that goes directly to patients managing serious, long-term health needs, not just a prescription filled at a counter. We're hiring an experienced Compounding Pharmacy Technician for our infusion pharmacy - someone with sound aseptic technique, sharp attention to detail, strong mathematical skills, and a commitment to patient safety in a highly regulated cleanroom setting.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $25-$30/hr based on experience and license level
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO + paid holidays

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday, 10:30 AM-7:00 PM
• Occasional overtime as needed
• Participates in Sunday on-call rotation with a required response time of within 30 minutes

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded medications under pharmacist supervision, in accordance with USP 797, and USP 800 standards
• Perform aseptic technique for IV admixtures, TPN solutions, intrathecal preparations, and other sterile compounded products
• Handle, prepare, and dispose of hazardous drugs, including chemotherapy agents, using appropriate closed-system drug transfer devices (CSTDs) and PPE
• Perform and document required quality control checks, including visual inspection, weight verification, and apply correct beyond-use dates (BUDs)
• Maintain ISO-classified cleanroom environments through proper gowning, garbing, cleaning, and disinfection procedures
• Prepare and affix prescription labels, and maintain accurate compounding records, batch logs, and patient profiles
• Support inventory management for bulk drug substances, compounding supplies, and controlled substances under pharmacist supervision
• Coordinate with nursing, intake, and delivery teams to support on-time medication delivery and patient care

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Active Arizona Pharmacy Technician License
• Previous pharmacy technician experience
• Experience with sterile and 797/800-compliant cleanroom
• Strong attention to detail, sound aseptic technique, and excellent organizational skills
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom environment, including gowning/garbing and strict PPE protocols
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs and stand/move between workstations throughout the shift
• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States

Preferred (We Will Train!)

• Experience handling hazardous drugs, chemotherapy agents, or CSTDs
• Experience with CareTend or similar pharmacy management software
• Experience in home infusion or specialty pharmacy

Equal Opportunity Employment

Patient Care Infusion 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, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and supported.

Salary Description

$25-$30 per hour