Compounding Technician

Meds.com is a rapidly growing consumer technology firm  operating  a suite of healthcare businesses, including our flagship brand  BlueChew  & MOD. Our mission is to better patients' lives through innovative healthcare solutions. With a team of 3 5 0 professionals across various specialties,  we've  built scalable pharmacy, telemedicine, and e-commerce platforms using  cutting-edge  technology. As we continue our accelerated growth trajectory,  we're  launching new products to expand our patient base and accelerate growth. Join us in tackling exciting challenges at the intersection of healthcare and technology.  

The non-sterile compounding technician  is responsible for  creating compounded medication under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist. The duties of a non-sterile compounding technician include, but not limited to, receiving medication orders, measuring quantities, mixing ingredients, packaging medication, and updating records.  

Join our team in Elmhurst, IL - we're looking for someone who truly values and enjoys working onsite, not just tolerates it.  

What You'll Do

Responsibilities  &  Duties  

• Completes compounding and other pharmacy records as  indicated .    

• Weighs, measures, and mixes raw material ingredients, blends & presses powder, and other parameters to ensure finished batches of tablets meet specifications.    

• Transfers materials into properly labeled, approved containers.    

• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and completes all required documentation to  maintain  compliance with USP 795 (non-sterile compounding) & USP 800 and company's Quality System.    

• Maintains  thorough  understanding of USP 795 & 800 guidelines.  

• Prepares and generates  batch  for preparation of non-sterile mixtures.    

• Organizes assigned workload to  facilitate  its accomplishment.  

• Ensures  the compounding room and related equipment are cleaned and  maintained  per organizational policy and procedures.  

• Participates with the pharmacist and pharmacy manager in monitoring/ maintaining  drug inventories and preparing orders for drugs and related supplies.    

• Participates in department QA activities as requested    

• Follow Safety Data Sheet (SDS) guidelines for  maintaining  safety and managing safety events.  

• Demonstrate general knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).  

• Properly clean  up hazardous medication spills  utilizing  established safety protocols.  

• Safely dispose of hazardous wastes generated during medication preparation.  

• Routinely check for outdated or soon to expire chemicals and compounded products.  

• Use proper garbing techniques  in accordance with  SOP guidelines.  

• Effectively prepare and organize all compounded products for pharmacist review.  

• Work closely with  Quality  Assurance Department to ensure product sterility,  potency  and absence of endotoxins.  

• Assists   pharmacist -in-charge and  pharmacist  perform any other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications  

• High School Diploma or equivalent  

• Obtain Pharmacy Technician License   

• Obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification within 6 months of hire  

• Compounding and/or Laboratory experience  

• Capable of wearing all protective wear as  required . This includes, but not limited to,  mask , gloves,  gown , hair  net , safety goggles, etc.  

• Ability to  operate  computer and laboratory equipment  

• Detail Oriented  

• Strong organizational skills  

• Ability to multi-task  

• Ability to work as part of a team  

• Experience in a fast pace working environment  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Knowledge of basic principles, theories and laws, policies and procedures that pertain to compounding  

• Ability to  maintain  quality, safety, and infection control standards  

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated    

• Tableting and/or Encapsulating experience preferred  

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a team to achieve goals around safety, quality, and delivery  

• Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions  

• Ability to perform rudimentary mathematical calculations as related to compounding  

• Knowledge of medical terminology  

• Effective problem-solving skills  

Physical Requirements  

• Ability to work on your feet for an 8-hour shift.  

• Ability to repetitively use hands, wrist, and arms to perform job duties.  

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of force in order to lift, carry, pull and/or move objects as required.  

Work Environment    

• This is a full-time, in-office and in-lab position based at our Elmhurst compounding pharmacy   facility (5 days per week).  

We are looking for top-talent that wants to make a measurable impact in an exciting, fast-paced environment. This role is full-time in Elmhurst, IL.

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