Our Client, a Retail Pharmacy company, is looking for a Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Tech II for their Mendota Heights, MN location.
Responsibilities:
Assists pharmacists with measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients to compound products and maintain the sterility and integrity of the final product.
Follows a comprehensive labeling approach when working with compounded medications, creams, ointments, and capsules.
Documents and accurately records steps taken, measurements, calculations, and any deviations or incidents that occurred during the compounding process.
Communicates with technicians on appropriate cleaning protocols to assist in routine equipment maintenance for a safe and hygienic compounding environment.
Compiles documentation for compounding activities to delineate ingredients used, procedures followed, and batch records.
Operates within a pharmaceutical team that utilizes compounding equipment and technology to measure and prepare scales, mixers, ointment mills, and homogenizers.
Observes the final compounded product, checking appearance and consistency to ensure that there are not any signs of contamination or abnormalities.
Attends seminars, workshops, and training programs to develop professional, pharmaceutical knowledge and stay informed on compounding techniques and technology advancements in the field.
Organizes the waste management system for the compounding area to differentiate hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, and recyclables.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Active pharmacy technician license (unrestricted) in the state of Minnesota
Prior Relevant Work Experience: 0-1 year
Working knowledge of problem solving and decision making skills
At least 1 year experience as a pharmacy technician coordinating activities in an administrative support function.
National pharmacy technician certification. Eligible for state registration, certification or licensure per state regulations.
Advanced computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet utilization.
Excellent customer service skills (written and verbal) a must.
Sterile Compounding experience
Experience
Minimum (1) year experience required in a customer service position with high volume call center experience; preferably in healthcare, social services, or a similar service position.