Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician I

Hackensack Meridian Health; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Red Bank, NJ is seeking a Specialty Pharmacy Technician I to join our sterile compounding team. You will work with pharmacists to prepare sterile medications, including IV admixtures, adhering to USP standards and regulatory guidelines.

Key duties include aseptic technique, quality assurance, inventory management, documentation, and collaboration with nurses to ensure timely delivery of medications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year hospital or similar experience.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, USP standards, and compounding equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a sterile environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork; EPIC proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Sterile compounding: prepare sterile medications, including IV admixtures, following USP standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain aseptic techniques throughout the compounding process to minimize contamination and ensure patient safety.
• Quality assurance: monitor compounding equipment, cleanrooms, and laminar airflow hoods for quality.
• Inventory management of sterile drugs and supplies; ensure adequate stock levels and proper storage.
• Documentation: maintain batch records, logs, and quality control documentation.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses and other healthcare professionals to meet patient needs.
• Safety compliance: adhere to safety protocols, PPE use, and waste disposal.
• Continuous learning: stay current with industry guidelines and best practices.
• Assist in forming, labeling and dispensing medications under pharmacist supervision.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

USP standards

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacy Technician License

PTCB or ExCPT Certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in Red Bank, NJ is seeking a Specialty Pharmacy Technician I to join our sterile compounding team. You will work with pharmacists to prepare sterile medications, including IV admixtures, adhering to USP standards and regulatory guidelines.

Key duties include aseptic technique, quality assurance, inventory management, documentation, and collaboration with nurses to ensure timely delivery of medications.