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Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician
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What they do
A Pharmacy Technician works under the direction of a pharmacist to dispense prescription medications. Serves customers and helps to fill prescriptions. Works in a retail pharmacy or healthcare facility.
$39,302 / year median in Tennessee
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Description Compound sterile preparations (e.g., injections, ophthalmics, IV admixtures) following approved formulations, master batch records, and SOPs. Perform aseptic techniques within ISO-classified cleanrooms and primary engineering controls. Accurately document compounding activities, lot numbers, beyond-use dates, and quality checks. Maintain cleanliness and organization of cleanrooms, including routine cleaning and disinfection per schedule. Perform equipment setup, calibration checks, and routine maintenance as assigned. Participate in environmental monitoring, media fills, and gloved fingertip testing as required. Adhere to gowning, hygiene, and safety requirements at all times. Identify and report deviations, errors, or out-of-specification results to leadership. Support inventory control of sterile supplies and medications. Collaborate with pharmacists, quality, and leadership to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment. Skills Pharmacy, Compounding Top Skills Details Pharmacy,Compounding Additional Skills & Qualifications Prior sterile compounding experience preferred; aseptic technique training required. Hospital experience preferred, not required pharmacy technician training preferred. IV Compounding Experience a plus Compounding experience with multiple drugs preferred Experience in a 503A compounding pharmacy. Familiarity with cleanroom operations, environmental monitoring, and quality documentation. Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills. Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.