Sterile Technician

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

Key Competencies

· Teamwork

· Attention to detail

· Communication skills - verbal and written

· Data collection, management and analysis

· Problem analysis and problem solving

· Planning and organizing

· Judgment

· Decision-making

· Customer service orientation