Sterile Compounding Specialist — Pharmacy Tech Mentor

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Specialist – Sterile Compounding to oversee cleanroom processes and ensure compliance with USP <797> and USP <800>. You will coordinate environmental monitoring and competency validation while partnering with Pharmacy Leadership to maintain regulatory readiness and patient safety.

Requires high school diploma (GED), CPhT certification, and preferred associate degree.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in a related field recommended.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – PTCB required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (AR State Board) certification required.
• Advanced CSPT and CSPT® certifications recommended.

Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert for sterile compounding operations in compliance with USP <797> and USP <800> standards.
• Coordinates environmental monitoring activities including air sampling and documentation tracking.
• Supports aseptic technique competency validation including media fills and gloved fingertip testing.
• Assists with cleanroom workflow optimization and standard work development to improve efficiency and reduce contamination risk.
• Collaborates with Pharmacy Leadership and Quality teams to prepare for regulatory inspections and internal audits.
• Participates in investigation and documentation of sterile compounding deviations and implements corrective actions as directed.
• Maintains policies and procedures aligned with current Board of Pharmacy and USP standards.
• Serves as a technical resource and mentor for sterile compounding technicians.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

GED

Associate's Degree (recommended)

Tools

USP <797> / USP <800> standards

Job description

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Specialist – Sterile Compounding to oversee cleanroom processes and ensure compliance with USP <797> and USP <800>. You will coordinate environmental monitoring and competency validation while partnering with Pharmacy Leadership to maintain regulatory readiness and patient safety.

Requires high school diploma (GED), CPhT certification, and preferred associate degree.