Pharmacy Technician (Entry Level Compounding Lab)

Our professional and growing pharmacy is seeking an entry-level tech who is looking for a long-term commitment in a stable company.

Universal Arts Compounding Pharmacy has an immediate opening for a pharmacy technician who is registered in Florida and has a CPhT certification. The compounding technician will work with the direct supervision of our pharmacists and be part of a team of technicians working in the compounding laboratory.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/SPECIAL TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS, SKILLS:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician in Florida
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or willing to become certified within 3 months of employment.
• High School Diploma
• Must read, understand, and speak English
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask

Basic Responsibilities, Under the Supervision of the Pharmacist:

• Following instructions provided in formula worksheets and the specifications provided according to the training protocols
• Measure suitable chemicals to prepare different kinds of compounds including suspensions, creams, solutions, ointments, capsules, and suppositories
• Knowledge and experience using analytical equipment, such as balances to weigh ingredients.
• Package and label prepared compounds in suitable dispensing tool
• Place and confirm that the beyond-use date on the patient’s product label is correct
• Execute quality assurance procedures on assigned randomly sampled scripts and document results following standards
• Ensure compounds are prepared in accordance to formulation and that all relevant compounding guidelines and quality standards are maintained
• Effectively use the pharmacy computer system to create and review formula logs as well as print labels, worksheets, and manage inventory.
• Follows strict procedures for gowning and use of personal protective equipment, such as gowns, shoe, and hair covers, gloves, eye protection, and appropriate masks or respirators.
• Responsible for daily cleaning and logs in accordance with established policy
• Perform daily confirmation that all equipment is working well, including capsule machines, counters, and calibrating balances
• Perform filling and unloading of the dishwasher
• Ensure all equipment, including freezer/fridge temperatures and weights on scales at work station are verified and maintained every morning
• Ensure that all relevant steps in each compound are verified with the supervising pharmacists
• Take part in relevant training to include safety and hazardous material handling.
• Take part in departmental/pharmacy staff meetings, as well as in relevant educational programs
• May be asked to handle special projects as well as perform other duties that may be assigned.
• Comply with company standard operating procedures
• Comply with relevant USP Chapters
• Compound medication according to patient-specific prescriptions
• Perform and function in a dynamic work environment

PHYSICAL/HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is also required to stand for an 8-hour shift, walk, lift up to 25 lbs, pull and/or push, carry, grasp, reach, stoop and crouch. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color determination. In addition, employee will be required to pass a medical evaluation for FIT testing for half face and full face respirator use and wear all necessary personal protective equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• PTCB Certification or complete it in 3 months of hire? (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Miami Lakes, FL (Required)

Work Location: In person