Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician I

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Savannah, Georgia is hiring a Pharmacy Technician responsible for preparing IV admixtures and ensuring compliance with USP 797 and 800 guidelines. Candidates should have 3-5 years of clinical pharmacy experience and be registered with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy. The role includes maintaining compounding records and training staff. This position requires teamwork, attention to detail, and a focus on patient safety.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical pharmacy experience required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification and continuing education required.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare IV admixtures using aseptic techniques.
• Maintain records of compounding activities and comply with USP regulations.
• Inspect and maintain compounding equipment regularly.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Clinical pharmacy experience

Inventory management

Compounding medication

Collaboration with pharmacists

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager and under direct supervision of Pharmacists, this position is responsible for performing all of the functions of a sterile compounding pharmacy technician including, but not limited to, preparing IV admixtures using aseptic techniques as outlined in USP 797. Accurately obtain, calculate, measure, and verify the medications used in compounding. Adhere to policies for proper labeling of compounded sterile products (CSPs), determination of beyond use date (BUD), and proper storage of CSPs. Maintain detailed and accurate records of compounding activities. Follow USP 800 guidelines for the safe handling of hazardous drugs. Perform and document daily and monthly cleanings as directed. Monitor and record temperature, humidity, and pressure of assigned areas daily as directed. Collaborate with pharmacists to promptly address any issues. Review medication and supply inventory daily to ensure proper stock. Maintain the IV room in a clean, organized manner. Regularly inspect and maintain compounding equipment to ensure optimal functionality. Report any malfunctions promptly and participate in equipment calibration as needed. Compound all medications in a timely manner. Prioritize stat medications or now doses over medications due later in the shift. Perform charge capture, reconcile discrepancies and issue credits. Check for expired medications in assigned areas. Assess the need for bulk compounding each shift; prepare CSPs to maintain appropriate PAR levels. Communicate to the next shift. Assist other technicians with tasks outside of the IV room if/when all IV room tasks for the shift are completed. Stay abreast of changes in USP guidelines. Complete required annual or biannual competency assessments in sterile compounding as directed by USP 797 and USP 800. Assist in the education of co‑workers to ensure the sterility of the cleanroom is maintained. Assist in mentoring and training assigned staff, interns, and new co‑workers with competencies and policies/procedures. Pharmacy technicians perform assigned duties independently within the department policies and procedures but never perform duties which can only be performed by a pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians perform assignments within established time frames and work routines may vary according to patient care priorities.

Education

• Associate's Degree - Preferred

Experience

• 3-5 Years Clinical Pharmacy - Required

License & Certification

• Pharmacy Technician Certification and continuing education - Required
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy - Required

Core Job Functions

• Prepares IV admixtures using aseptic techniques as outlined in USP 797. Accurately obtains, calculates, measures, and verifies the medications used in compounding. Adheres to policies for proper labeling of CSPs, determination of BUD, and proper storage of CSPs. Maintains detailed and accurate records of compounding activities. Follows USP 800 guidelines for the safe handling of hazardous drugs.
• Performs and documents daily and monthly cleanings as directed. Monitors and records temperature, humidity, and pressure of assigned areas daily as directed. Collaborates with pharmacists to promptly address any issues. Reviews medication and supply inventory daily to ensure proper stock. Maintains the IV room in a clean, organized manner.
• Regularly inspects and maintains compounding equipment to ensure optimal functionality. Quality control equipment per manufacturer recommendations. Reports any malfunctions promptly and participates in equipment calibration as needed.
• Compounds all medications in a timely manner. Prioritizes stat medications or now doses over medications due later in the shift. Performs charge capture, reconciles discrepancies and issues credits. Checks for expired medications in assigned areas. Assesses the need for bulk compounding each shift; prepares CSPs to maintain appropriate PAR levels. Communicates to the next shift. Assists other technicians with tasks outside of the IV room if/when all IV room tasks for the shift are completed.
• Stays abreast of changes in USP guidelines. Completes required annual or biannual competency assessments in sterile compounding as directed by USP 797 and USP 800. Assists in education of co‑workers to ensure the sterility of the cleanroom is maintained. Assists in mentoring and training assigned staff, interns, and new co‑workers with competencies and policies/procedures.