Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Company: Rx Relief
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: October 18, 2020

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Attention Pharmacy Technicians:

Are you ready for a great new job in Phoenix, AZ ?

Opportunity for cross training!

With a salary starting at $17.00 *, Rx relief is looking for the right person to fill a Compounding Pharmacy Technician position…right now.

As a Compounding Pharmacy Technician, you will prepare medications, review order lists and create daily workloads. You will also be responsible for matching compounded products against outgoing orders, while helping to maintain a clean and efficient lab environment.

*Salary dependent upon experience

Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Job Specifics and Requirements:

Area: Phoenix, AZ

Licensure Requirements: Must have open, active and in good standing Arizona state Pharmacy Technician license and PTCB certification .

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Years of Experience: 1-year minimum years of pharmacy technician experience.

Schedule: Monday – Thursday / Full Time Nights / 6:30pm – 5:00am

Length of Assignment: Temporary to Permanent

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 / Hour

Setting: Compounding

Background/ Drug Requirements: Ability to successfully complete background check and drug screen.

Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Benefits:

Rx relief, offers the following benefits:

Health Insurance, with prescription coverage

Vision and Dental insurance

401(k) and deferred compensation programs

Cafeteria plans

Low-cost group health benefits for Part-Time Associates

Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Job Responsibilities:

Review order list and create daily workload; match compounded products against outgoing orders.

Effectively use pharmacy computer system to create and review formula logs as well as print, labels, worksheets, and manage inventory.

Use proper compounding and labeling techniques, emphasizing pharmaceutical elegance when making medications.

Prepare medications including emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments.

Follow proprietary formulations to compound commercially unavailable prescriptions into the appropriate dosage form.

Maintain product inventory by reordering materials/products necessary for compounding processes.

Ensure that the compounding lab and related equipment are cleaned and maintained according to policy

Routinely check for outdated or soon to expire chemicals, commercially available products and compounded products.

Select proper packaging for compounded products (bottle size, tube size, etc.).

Understand and locate Material Safety Data Sheet “MSDS” guidelines for maintaining safety and managing safety events.

Locate and demonstrate general knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures “SOP’s”.

Use proper garbing techniques in accordance with SOP guidelines.

Effectively prepare and organize all compounded products for pharmacist review.

Must have thorough understanding of USP 795/800 guidelines, medical terminology and pharmacy calculations.

Must have knowledge of basic principles, theories and laws, policies and procedures that pertain to compounding.

Work closely with Quality Assurance Department to ensure product sterility, potency and absence of endotoxins.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, and be capable of wearing all protective wear as required by State Board of Pharmacy (mask, gloves, gown, hair net, safety goggles etc.).

About Rx relief

Rx relief is a specialty staffing company providing supplemental pharmacy professionals for all pharmacy practice settings. Voted Best of Staffing by both clients and talent, we provide a customized approach to your career needs as well as comprehensive benefits. Contact us to learn why everything we do is all about YOU!

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Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $17.00 - $20.00 / Hour

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