Sterile Compounding Technician

Belmar Pharmacy; Youngtown (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) 5% match

PTO & holidays

Referral bonus

Prescription benefits

Job summary

Belmar Pharmacy in Youngtown, Arizona, is seeking a Sterile Compounding Technician to join our team. You will interpret formula worksheets, compound medications, and maintain aseptic processes under supervision of a Lead Technician and licensed pharmacist.

Responsibilities include weighing, mixing, recording lot numbers, and ensuring proper storage. Must maintain clean room standards (USP 797/800) and follow safety regulations. Prior compounding/lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must read, understand SOPs and guidelines related to the process
• Registration with Florida DOH as a licensed technician is required upon hire
• Compounding and/or laboratory experience preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• Awareness of health and safety regulations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to work in varied positions for prolonged periods

Responsibilities

• Measures, weighs, counts, and compounds medications
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations according to logs
• Enter correct lot numbers and expiry dates for records
• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs
• Prepare and compound sterile products
• Maintain clean room to USP 797 and USP 800 requirements
• Follow aseptic techniques in BSC and LAFW
• Complete Hand Hygiene and Garbing qualification
• Use a repeater pump
• Manage inventory and complete labels, logs, and reports
• Clean equipment and sterilize glassware
• Meet efficiency metrics while upholding quality
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Reading SOPs

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Sterile Compounding Technician

Belmar Pharmacy Youngtown, Arizona, United States

About this position

Since our beginning in 1985, Belmar Pharma Solutions has emerged as an industry pioneer, creating compounded medications tailored to meet individual patient needs. Today, we operate trusted Compounding Centers of Excellence across the country. Our 503A pharmacies serve healthcare providers and patients in all 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. Our two 503B outsourcing facilities compound manufacture hormones to meet the needs of clinical practices, delivering to 48 states.

At Belmar, our benefits reflect our commitment to wellness, respect, and accountability. We offer comprehensive health coverage, a 401(k) with 5% match with no vesting period, paid time off and holidays, $500 referral bonuses, and access to free or reduced-cost prescriptions - because supporting our team enables us to deliver unmatched care.

This position is responsible for interpreting formula worksheets and compounding medication using approved equipment and aseptic processes. Technicians are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the compounding equipment. All duties are performed under the supervision of a Lead Technician and a licensed pharmacist. The Sterile Compounding Technician demonstrates a commitment to the mission and goals of Belmar Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Measures, weighs, counts, and compounds medications
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations according to formulation logs
• Establishes and maintains accurate patient records by entering correct lot numbers and expiration dates of compounded medications
• Maintains proper storage and security conditions for drugs
• Preparation and compounding of sterile products
• Maintaining the pharmacy clean room suite to USP 797 and USP 800 requirements
• Experience with following aseptic techniques in BSC and LAFW
• Capable of successfully completing Hand Hygiene and Garbing qualification
• Experience using a repeater pump
• Inventory management and storage, complete appropriate documentation, such as labels, log sheets and reports
• Clean equipment and sterilize glassware using dry heat ovens or autoclaves
• Performs to established efficiency metrics while adhering to quality standards
• Maintains compliance with Company and HIPAA patient confidentiality requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to read, understand SOPs and all guidelines as they relate to the process
• Registration with Florida DOH as a licensed technician is required upon hire
• Compounding and/or laboratory experience preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• An awareness of health and safety regulations
• Ability to work as a part of a team in a fast-pace environment
• Must be able to work in a variety of positions locations such as sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling, reach, and walking, for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to use necessary equipment such as computers, scanners, or other technology devices as assigned
• Potential exposure to chemicals used in preparation of compounds (some chemicals are classified as toxic and special safety precautions must be taken when working with these chemicals)
• Must be able to wear required compounding safety equipment for long periods of time when required