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Compounding Technician Montrose

The Apothecary Shoppe
Montrose, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026

We would like to thank you for your interest in this professional position. For consideration and an intervierw, you must complete the application process.You will be asked a few qualifying questions, and you will send your resume and a short description about yourself to the email on file for our company. We wish you the best of luck as you continue the application process.

To fill this role, we need an experienced compounding pharmacy technician or individual with laboratory expertise. A medical background is desirable. Professionalism, cleanliness, and organization are expected. CPhT ceritifcation must be completed within 6 months and is mandatory. We require a self-starter who is highly motivated and can provide three professional references when needed. This position demands physical endurance and mental stability due to its demanding nature.

Drug test and background checks will be completed prior to employment.

In order to be considered for an interview you must email your updated professional resume.

Responsibilities:

Compounding pharmacy technicians mix various components to create specific formulations of medicines for patients when the available drugs on the market do not suit the patients' needs. For example, a patient may be allergic to individual elements within a drug; a compounding pharmacy technician can create a new version of that medication without those elements. Or an elderly patient may not be able to take a medication in pill form, so a compounding pharmacy technician will make the drug into liquid form- all under the direct supervision of a Licensed Pharmacist. Answering phones, mailing, trouble-shooting, cleaning.

Essenential Functions:

  • Assists the Pharmacist in filling prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy.
  • Types prescription information to produce labels.
  • Labels products appropriately, including cautionary or auxiliary labels.
  • Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory.
  • Inputs patient data and medication orders into a computer system.
  • Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments.
  • Packages medications for dispensing and for delivery.
  • Communicates with all customers in a pleasant and professional manner.
  • Processes returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Each essential function is required, although reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Operates Point of Sale equipment to complete sale of prescription medication and OTC items.
  • Ability to accurately handle money.

Qualifications:

Experience Preferred, willing to train the right proactive person.

  • Required: HS diploma or equivalent
  • Required: Ability to recognize and identify medications; ability to work as a member of a team; ability to operate personal computers and/or computer terminals; skilled in performing detailed work
  • Licenses/Certifications as required by government regulations and business needs. Subject to change. Must be willing to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Test within 12 months of hiring.
  • No history of any drug use and/or offenses.

Job Type: Full-time

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