Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Full Time - 40 hours

Starting @ $25/hour (Pay negotiable based on experience)

Tampa, FL 33647

Position Summary

The Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician is responsible for preparing and compounding sterile medications in compliance with USP <797> and <800> standards, state and federal regulations, and company policies. This role supports pharmacists in delivering safe, accurate, and high-quality compounded medications for patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile compounded medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Maintain aseptic technique and adhere to cleanroom protocols at all times.
• Perform proper garbing, hand hygiene, and environmental monitoring procedures.
• Operate and maintain laminar airflow hoods, biological safety cabinets, and other compounding equipment.
• Accurately measure, mix, and label medications according to prescriptions and batch records.
• Document compounding activities, including lot numbers, expiration dates, and quality assurance logs.
• Assist in inventory management, including ordering, receiving, and stocking supplies.
• Ensure compliance with USP <797>, USP <800>, OSHA, and state board of pharmacy regulations.
• Participate in routine cleaning and disinfecting of cleanroom and compounding areas.
• Report deviations, errors, or contamination risks promptly to supervising pharmacist.

Qualifications

Education & Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Pharmacy Technician license required
• Sterile compounding certification or training preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Previous sterile compounding or cleanroom experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of aseptic technique and sterile compounding practices.
• Familiarity with USP <797> and <800> guidelines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity for precise compounding tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Tolerance for working in controlled cleanroom environments (gowning, masks, gloves).

Work Environment

• Cleanroom and pharmacy setting with controlled temperature and humidity.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including gowns, gloves, masks, and eye protection.
• Exposure to hazardous drugs (with appropriate safety controls in place).

Compliance & Standards

• Adherence to all regulatory and accreditation standards, including USP <797>, USP <800>, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Sterile Compounding: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Pharmacy Technician License (FL) (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tampa, FL 33647 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25