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Texas
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Pharmacist
Posted 5 day(s) ago
Reference: 2451799
*Pharmacy Technician Overview:* Receives and fills prescription requests for patients under the supervision of the Director of Compounding (DoC) and maintains patient profiles while adhering to department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and USP <797> and USP <800>.
*Sterile Compounding:* (As defined by Chapter 797 of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP 797).) Any manipulation of a sterile or non-sterile product intended to produce a final sterile product. Sterile compounding includes the following:
* Preparations prepared according to manufacturer’s labeled instructions and other manipulations that expose the contents to potential contamination.
* Preparations containing non-sterile components or devices that must be sterilized before administration.
_*\*Must have Sterile Compounding Certification, accredited by the ACPE\**_
Biologics, diagnostics, drugs, nutrients, and radiopharmaceuticals that possess either of the characteristics above
*Duties and Responsibilities: *Specific duties will include, but not be limited to:
* Weigh ingredients correctly and process them following the provided formula worksheet specifications
* Ensure correct formula preparation according to the prescription following quality assurance guidelines
* Make sure the pharmacist on duty has confirmed the formulation in accordance to the script before starting compounding preparation
* Ensure compounds are prepared in accordance to formulation and that all relevant compounding guidelines and quality standards are maintained
* Weigh and measure suitable chemicals to prepare different kinds of compounds including suspensions, creams, solutions, ointments, capsules, and suppositories
* 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
* Send prepared compound and documentation to supervising pharmacist for verification and sign off
* Ensure that all sterile products are tested following 795 & 797 requirements
* Execute quality assurance procedures on assigned randomly sampled scripts and document results following standards
* Responsible for daily cleaning and logs in accordance to established policy
* Perform daily confirmation that all equipment are working well, including capsule machines, counters, and cleaning 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 pharmacist
* Teach and mentor pharmacy technicians
* Take part in relevant training
* Take part in departmental 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.
*Skills and Specifications:*
* Strong knowledge of and standards and all relevant USP compounding guidelines
* Ability to work according to all USP compounding standards
* Knowledge of State laws regulating pharmaceutical compounding practice
* Strong knowledge of product preparation, compounding, packaging and labeling as well as quality assurance standards
* High proficiency in computer usage
* Effective oral and verbal communication, with co-staff, pharmacists, and the public
* Strong ability to perform optimally in a team setting
* Ability to excel performing multiple tasks at the same time without making errors
* Yearly training in OSHA, HIPAA, and in pharmacy procedures and policies.
*Education and Qualifications:*
* Experience working as a compounding pharmacy technician.
* *State licensed Pharmacy Technician in good standing*
* *Sterile Compounding Certification, accredited by the ACPE*
* Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
* High school diploma
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
* Do you have a Sterile Compounding Certification, accredited by the ACPE?
Work Location: In person
*Sterile Compounding:* (As defined by Chapter 797 of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP 797).) Any manipulation of a sterile or non-sterile product intended to produce a final sterile product. Sterile compounding includes the following:
* Preparations prepared according to manufacturer’s labeled instructions and other manipulations that expose the contents to potential contamination.
* Preparations containing non-sterile components or devices that must be sterilized before administration.
_*\*Must have Sterile Compounding Certification, accredited by the ACPE\**_
Biologics, diagnostics, drugs, nutrients, and radiopharmaceuticals that possess either of the characteristics above
*Duties and Responsibilities: *Specific duties will include, but not be limited to:
* Weigh ingredients correctly and process them following the provided formula worksheet specifications
* Ensure correct formula preparation according to the prescription following quality assurance guidelines
* Make sure the pharmacist on duty has confirmed the formulation in accordance to the script before starting compounding preparation
* Ensure compounds are prepared in accordance to formulation and that all relevant compounding guidelines and quality standards are maintained
* Weigh and measure suitable chemicals to prepare different kinds of compounds including suspensions, creams, solutions, ointments, capsules, and suppositories
* 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
* Send prepared compound and documentation to supervising pharmacist for verification and sign off
* Ensure that all sterile products are tested following 795 & 797 requirements
* Execute quality assurance procedures on assigned randomly sampled scripts and document results following standards
* Responsible for daily cleaning and logs in accordance to established policy
* Perform daily confirmation that all equipment are working well, including capsule machines, counters, and cleaning 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 pharmacist
* Teach and mentor pharmacy technicians
* Take part in relevant training
* Take part in departmental 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.
*Skills and Specifications:*
* Strong knowledge of and standards and all relevant USP compounding guidelines
* Ability to work according to all USP compounding standards
* Knowledge of State laws regulating pharmaceutical compounding practice
* Strong knowledge of product preparation, compounding, packaging and labeling as well as quality assurance standards
* High proficiency in computer usage
* Effective oral and verbal communication, with co-staff, pharmacists, and the public
* Strong ability to perform optimally in a team setting
* Ability to excel performing multiple tasks at the same time without making errors
* Yearly training in OSHA, HIPAA, and in pharmacy procedures and policies.
*Education and Qualifications:*
* Experience working as a compounding pharmacy technician.
* *State licensed Pharmacy Technician in good standing*
* *Sterile Compounding Certification, accredited by the ACPE*
* Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
* High school diploma
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
* Do you have a Sterile Compounding Certification, accredited by the ACPE?
Work Location: In person