What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician- Day and Night shift position at Wells Pharma of Houston?
SUMMARY
The Sterile compounding pharmacy Technician shall be responsible for mixing, preparing and producing Compounded Sterile Products (CSP), maintaining the sterile compounding area (cleanroom) and following all Company SOP’s under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
Shifts
1st Shift: 0600am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday
2nd Shift: 1:00pm - 11:30pm Monday - Thursday
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but not limited to:
- Perform technical and aseptic manipulations in the ISO 5 laminar hoods.
- Compounds all required types of sterile preparations accurately and in compliance with the batch record.
- Operates all compounding equipment accurately and according to policy and procedure.
- Performs sterile techniques such as injecting active drug into sterile IV bags, filling syringes with medication for injection and pooling vials into sterile empty bags with repeater pump
- Completing batch records for orders using good documentation practices, ensuring drugs and supplies are in data before use.
- Ensures the compounding room and related equipment are cleaned and maintained daily pursuant to the Company’s SOP’s and applicable state and federal regulations
- Proper labeling and packaging finished products
- Completes any other duties designated by the pharmacist and/or supervisor.
- Cooperates with team members to accomplish departmental goals
- Understands and adheres to policies and procedures
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the job, completing all annual competencies and skills validations
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY
- Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
- Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in Texas (TSBP) and/or (CPhT) required
- ACPE Sterile products certification
- IV compounding experience (preferred)
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Knowledge of cGMP regulations as it pertains to 21 CFR 210, 21 CFR 211, and USP standards.
- Able to work a full shift with bunny suit garb and goggles in a sterile environment.
- Able to work weekends and overtime (as required).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must frequently lift and/up move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Be able to stand for hours throughout the day.
- Must be able to garb and gown in a bunny suit and goggles.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid pharmacy technician certification from PTCB?
Are you licensed as a pharmacy technician by the Texas Board of Pharmacy?
Are you an IV certified pharmacy technician?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Pharmacy technician experience: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25