Compounding Pharmacy Technician

| ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: | | --- | | **Compounding Medications** · Non-Sterile Compounding: Prepare a variety of non-sterile compounded medications, such as, but not limited to, capsules, oral liquids, topical medications, nasal preparations, suppositories, troches, and tablets, following USP & guidelines. · Sterile Compounding: Prepare sterile compounded medications, but not limited to, (e.g., IV admixtures, injectables, eye drops, etc.) in compliance with USP & guidelines, ensuring aseptic technique is consistently applied and maintaining a sterile environment. · Ensure all compounded medications meet pharmaceutical standards for accuracy, potency, and elegance. · Verify accuracy of compounding formulas, following prescribed instructions to ensure consistency in each batch. · Maintain a clean and organized compounding area to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient work. **Patient Information & Prescription Processing** · Operate pharmacy software to gather patient and prescription information, ensuring prescriptions are processed accurately in compliance with company policies and regulatory guidelines. · Update and maintain patient profiles accurately, ensuring medication and personal information is current. **Confidentiality & Compliance** · Adhere to all relevant regulatory, accreditation, and internal guidelines, including state and federal laws, HIPAA confidentiality standards, and specific compounding regulations (USP , USP , & USP ). Along with ACHC/PCAB and Nationwide Compounding SOPs. · Ensure all compounded medications (both sterile and non-sterile) are prepared following quality control and safety procedures. · Follow safety protocols for handling hazardous materials (USP ) and maintaining sterile compounding environments (USP & ). · Adhere to state, federal, and regulatory guidelines for compounding and dispensing medications. **Quality Control & Accuracy** · Ensure that all compounded medications are labeled correctly and meet quality standards for potency and pharmaceutical elegance. · Perform regular quality control checks to verify that each batch meets prescribed formulas and desired outcomes. **Inventory Management** · Monitor and manage inventory for compounded medications and materials, including bulk ingredients, packaging supplies, and finished medications. · Ensure timely ordering and proper storage of all materials, maintaining up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificates of Analysis for all chemicals. · Assist in managing controlled substances and maintaining accurate inventory records in compliance with regulatory guidelines. **Safety & Sanitation** · Follow established sanitation protocols of deactivate, decontaminate, clean and disinfect for the compounding area to prevent contamination and maintain a clean environment. · Perform routine cleaning of equipment and workspace, adhering to daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning procedures. · Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials in accordance with safety regulations. **Collaboration with Pharmacists** · Work closely with pharmacists to ensure compounded medications are prepared according to prescribed formulas and meet patient needs. · Assist pharmacists in reviewing medication regimens, discussing potential issues with formulas, and making adjustments as necessary. **Prescription Call-Backs & Support** · Assist in the prescription call-back process, confirming patient details and resolving prescription discrepancies. · Provide administrative support, including assisting in prescription fulfillment and other operational tasks related to medication preparation. **Additional Responsibilities** · Fulfill additional requests from management as needed. | | COMPENTENCIES: | | --- | | · **Attention to Detail:** Necessary for ensuring the accuracy of compounded medications, prescription processing, and patient information management. It is critical for maintaining high standards of quality and pr…