Compounding Technician

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In Person

Ambulatory Infusion Center:

8631 W. 3rd St., STE 715E, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Come Join the Premier Infusion & Healthcare Family! At Premier we offer employees stability and opportunities for advancement. Our commitment to our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Respect and Excellence in People applies to our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. This is a rewarding place to work!

Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services is a preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families in Southern CA. Our rapidly growing home health and infusion services deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Customers choose Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services because we are united by a single, shared purpose: We are committed to bettering the quality of life for our patients. This is not only our stated mission but is what truly drives us each and every day. We believe that our greatest competitive advantage, our greatest asset are our employees, our Premier Family in and out of the office sets Premier apart.

PREMIER BENEFITS - For FULL TIME Employees:

• Competitive Pay
• 401K Matching Plan - Up to 4%
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Referral Incentives
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Fun Company Events

Job Description:

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician II – Compounding and Operations is responsible for supporting both sterile compounding and pharmacy desk functions. This includes preparing and compounding medications in the cleanroom, coordinating refills and deliveries, maintaining accurate medication profiles, communicating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. This position is cross-trained to support both cleanroom and operational workflows, including after-hours and weekend coverage as needed.

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports to: Pharmacy Technician Supervisor / Assistant Manager
• Supervises: None

Responsibilities Include the Following: Compounding Responsibilities:

• Prepare the cleanroom and equipment for daily sterile compounding activities.
• Compound medications under the direction of a pharmacist.
• Monitor and record cleanroom and refrigeration temperatures.
• Maintain and clean sterile compounding equipment.
• Ensure appropriate inventory levels and assist with stock management in the cleanroom and warehouse.
• Dispose of medications in accordance with policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Work independently under pharmacist oversight during weekends, holidays, and after hours, as assigned.

Operational (Desk) Responsibilities:

• Coordinate prescription refills by contacting patients and scheduling timely deliveries.
• Request and follow up on lab results from physicians, labs, and home health agencies.
• Enter and update patient medication profiles; discharge patients from the system at the end of therapy.
• Communicate with doctors, nurses, hospitals, and internal pharmacy staff to support continuity of care.
• Process and document triplicate prescriptions and exemptions for controlled substances.
• Submit claims and assist with payment collection as needed.
• Support onboarding and training of new pharmacy technicians.

General Responsibilities:

• Represent the pharmacy in a professional and courteous manner.
• Report any suspicious, unethical, or non-compliant activity to the Compliance Officer.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and performance improvement programs.
• Attend in-service training and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Prohibited Duties (Restricted to Pharmacists):

• Accepting verbal prescriptions
• Certifying or verifying prescriptions
• Entering orders into the system without pharmacist verification
• Measuring active drug ingredients without pharmacist oversight
• Reconstituting medications without pharmacist verification

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid California Pharmacy Technician License
• At least 2 years of sterile IV compounding experience in a hospital or home infusion setting
• At least 2 years of pharmacy operations experience (retail or infusion preferred)
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, email, and pharmacy software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with insurance processing and prior authorization preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Premier Infusion Healthcare Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Premier Infusion Healthcare Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.