Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician – IV Technician
Location: Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Pay Rate: $28.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts (40 hours per week)
Work Environment: Onsite
Interview Process: Face-to-face interview required
Position Summary
Seeking a qualified, Minnesota-registered Pharmacy Technician to join a specialty infusion pharmacy team. This position is responsible for preparing sterile compounded medications and supporting daily pharmacy operations related to infusion therapy. Working under the supervision of a pharmacist, the technician will perform sterile compounding activities, including preparing Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) solutions, antibiotics, and other infusion medications. Additional responsibilities include maintaining cleanroom sanitation, monitoring infusion equipment, managing inventory, and supporting pharmacy quality control procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare sterile compounded medications for infusion therapy, including TPN solutions and antibiotics.
- Perform pharmaceutical infusion compounding using the APEX compounding system.
- Follow all applicable local, state, and federal pharmacy regulations.
- Perform cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance of the sterile compounding cleanroom.
- Maintain, sanitize, and track infusion equipment.
- Participate in pharmacy quality control and performance improvement initiatives.
- Assist with pharmacy inventory management and inventory control.
- Follow established procedures for medication preparation and handling.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA and other applicable government regulations.
- Perform additional pharmacy duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Active Minnesota Pharmacy Technician registration/license through the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy is REQUIRED.
- Must have a license in good standing with no infractions or disciplinary history.
- Screenshot of active Minnesota pharmacy technician registration/license must be included at the top of the resume.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Prior IV admixture or sterile compounding experience preferred.
- Ability to successfully complete the required IV Technician Training Program.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a pharmacy team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous hospital or home infusion pharmacy experience.
- At least one year of pharmacy experience.
- Graduate of a formal pharmacy technician training program.
- Previous experience preparing sterile IV medications, TPN solutions, or antibiotics.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk throughout the workday.
- May be required to sit or stand for 7–10 hours per day.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.
- Finger dexterity to operate pharmacy and office equipment.
- Ability to read fine print and distinguish colors.
- Ability to work extended hours when needed.
Work Environment
- Climate-controlled, smoke-free pharmacy environment.
- Regular exposure to hazardous materials.
- Must follow all applicable cleanroom and safety protocols.
Important Interview & Submission Requirements
- Face-to-face interview required.
- Active Minnesota Pharmacy Technician registration/license required.
- License screenshot must be placed at the top of the resume.
- Individual start date.
- 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday.