What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Compounding Medication Compliance position at Ochsner Health?
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This job is responsible for maintaining standardization and compliance with sterile and non-sterile compounding regulations, in accordance with USP general chapters and medication safety standards. The position serves as a subject matter expert (SME) to ensure ongoing audit readiness, policy adherence, and training consistency across multiple pharmacy sites. Responsibilities include monitoring and enforcing compliance standards, supporting leadership in developing corrective actions, and collaborating with internal partners to maintain continuous readiness for Joint Commission and regulatory surveys. The role functions regionally and may oversee multiple facilities within the assigned area, ensuring consistent practices and performance across all sites.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.
Education
Required – High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience
Required - Minimum of 5 years sterile IV and non-sterile compounding experience
Certifications
Required - Current Pharmacy Technician Certification issued by the Board of Pharmacy in the state of practice
ASHP Sterile Product Preparation Certificate
ASHP Hazardous Product Preparation Certificate
ASHP Medication Safety Certificate
Knowledge Skills And Abilities (KSAs)
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
(This is Medium Work)
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
(This is the Mid-level)
Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.
The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!
Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.
Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.”
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
This job is responsible for maintaining standardization and compliance with sterile and non-sterile compounding regulations, in accordance with USP general chapters and medication safety standards. The position serves as a subject matter expert (SME) to ensure ongoing audit readiness, policy adherence, and training consistency across multiple pharmacy sites. Responsibilities include monitoring and enforcing compliance standards, supporting leadership in developing corrective actions, and collaborating with internal partners to maintain continuous readiness for Joint Commission and regulatory surveys. The role functions regionally and may oversee multiple facilities within the assigned area, ensuring consistent practices and performance across all sites.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.
Education
Required – High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience
Required - Minimum of 5 years sterile IV and non-sterile compounding experience
Certifications
Required - Current Pharmacy Technician Certification issued by the Board of Pharmacy in the state of practice
ASHP Sterile Product Preparation Certificate
ASHP Hazardous Product Preparation Certificate
ASHP Medication Safety Certificate
Knowledge Skills And Abilities (KSAs)
- In-depth knowledge of USP standards, aseptic technique, and compounding quality assurance.
- Strong audit and compliance review skills, with ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency with Windows-style applications and pharmacy-related software (EHR, audit tracking, and reporting systems).
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse environments.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
- Serves as a regional subject matter expert (SME) on USP standards, aseptic technique, and sterile/non-sterile compounding compliance.
- Conducts routine and mock audits, environmental monitoring reviews, and personnel competency validation to ensure continuous compliance readiness.
- Supports development, enforcement, and monitoring of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies related to compounding and medication safety.
- Trains and supports pharmacy technicians and staff on aseptic technique, cleaning, garbing, and compounding competency.
- Develops and delivers standardized education material on compounding and medication safety topics, including non-sterile and sterile hazardous and non-hazardous compounding, aseptic technique, “Just Culture,” and Safety on Site (SOS) event reporting and cleanroom maintenance expectations.
- Collaborates with System Medication Safety Officer in analyzing Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Quarterly Reports and integrating findings into training and education.
- Ensures adherence to cleanroom compliance and medication safety metrics across the system and validates trending data to support leadership in identifying quality improvement opportunities.
- Facilitates perpetual survey readiness by conducting USP related documentation reviews, observation, and mock audits, and by supporting compliance with Joint Commission, USP, and ISMP standards.
- Analyzes and reports compounding related metrics, trends, and quality indicator for system level visibility.
- Supports audits and process improvement effects related to Epic Electronic Health Record (HER) Dispense Prep and Dispense Check functionality to ensure accuracy, compliance, and medication safety.
- Collaborates with system-level and facility-level pharmacy leadership, quality, and safety teams to address compliance finding and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinates and assist with onboarding and regional training for pharmacy technicians.
- Provide support to inpatient, outpatient, and home infusion pharmacy compounding sites as needed.
- Acts as a liaison between system-level pharmacy safety leadership and facility-level pharmacy teams, ensuring alignment on standards and corrective actions.
- Travels across assigned region to perform audits, provide training, and monitor compliance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
(This is Medium Work)
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
(This is the Mid-level)
Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.
The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!
Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.
Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.”