General Purpose
The Sterile Technician position is responsible for workflow process, laboratory cleanliness, and formula preparation under the direction of a supervising Pharmacist or designee.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
· Perform visual inspections on all vials prior to drug release.
· Ensures supply room and lab area are stocked with sufficient supplies needed for compounding.
· Perform daily, weekly, and monthly sterile compounding room cleaning.
· Ensures accurate formula preparation according to the prescription prior to any compound preparation.
· Prepares various compounds including, but not limited to, suspensions, solutions, creams, ointments, suppositories, capsules, etc. This includes accurately weighing and measuring chemicals in the mixing process according to a designated formula worksheet.
· Packages and labels the compound in an appropriate dispensing device.
· Ensures the correct beyond use date is noted on the patient product label.
· Presents the completed compound and documentation to designated area for pharmacist verification and sign off.
· Performs daily cleaning responsibilities and logs according to designated policy; inclusive of keeping utilized laboratory components such as glassware clean and in working order, cleaning balances, counters, and other equipment, filling and unloading of the dishwasher.
· Verifies and maintains equipment such as freezer/fridge temperatures and weights on scales at work station each morning.
· Executes the environmental monitoring sampling program of all cleanrooms.
· Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA & participates in trainings.
· Ensures inventory availability and informs buyer of inventory and product needs.
· Maintain all areas of the cleanroom space are cleaned and properly maintained.
· Ensure cGMP documentation of all required duties.
Education and Experience
· High school diploma.
· 1+ years of post-high school education desirable.
· 2+ years with pharmacy compounding experience.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal with a diverse customer group
