The Pharmacy Technician Sterile Compounding is responsible for assisting Pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) and non-sterile drug products.
Under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist and following established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and USP guidelines, prepares sterile preparations (CSPs) and non-sterile drug products in order to ensure medications are ready and available for administration to the patient.
Maintains accurate records utilizing established policies and procedures.
- Sterile Compounding: Under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist and following established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and USP guidelines, prepares sterile drug products.
- Prepares of all types of pharmaceuticals: non-hazardous, controlled and non-controlled, with regards to sterile preparations.
- Maintain accurate records of products prepared according to established documentation guidelines.
- Follows established procedures for appropriate documentation in electronic health record or similar.
- Maintain clean and safe environment for drug manipulation
- Assist Pharmacist in filling patient specific medication orders and prescriptions by pulling items and ensuring medication is ready for delivery.
- Accurately document work performed throughout the compounding and/or medication delivery process in various electronic and automated systems including but not limited to: EPIC, DoseEdge, Omnicell.
- Distributes compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) and non-sterile drug products as specified by the Pharmacist to designated areas on the patient floors.
- Maintain and store inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies within the pharmacy or other assigned areas under proper storage conditions and/or security.
- Receives and scans incoming medication orders from Wholesalers and Supply Chain. Appropriately and handles paperwork for each order.
- Rotate stock within storage areas to promote the use of first expiring medications to prevent drug shortages and mitigate potential for patient harm.
- Discard expired drugs in accordance with established department procedures.
- Accurately document pertinent information regarding medications throughout day-to-day operations including but not limited to physical count, expiration dating, and beyond use dating if applicable.
- Keep accurate inventory and communicate with Pharmacy purchasing team.
- Assist with routine quality assurance activities in clean room including but not limited to temperature and pressure monitoring.
- Maintains the work area and equipment in the clean room, to include restocking of medications, diluents, and supplies
- Clean ISO classified and/or non-classified spaces according to department procedure and USP standards.
- Assist pharmacy manager(s) in organization of controlled substance records including assistance in investigations regarding controlled substances when required.
- Accurately handle and execute required documentation of controlled substances according to federal and state regulations, and Connecticut Children’s standard operating procedures
- Maintains other pertinent operational records not listed as required by department / state / federal policies and/or guidelines.
- When working in the main pharmacy, assists customers by answering incoming calls and greeting customers at the Pharmacy window.
- Retrieves orders for pickup.
- Non-Sterile Compounding: Under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist and following established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and USP guidelines, prepares non-sterile drug products.
- Prepares of all types of pharmaceuticals: hazardous and non-hazardous, controlled and non-controlled, with regards to non-sterile preparations only.
- Maintain accurate records of products prepared according to established documentation guidelines.
- Follows established procedures for appropriate documentation in electronic health record or similar.
- Maintain clean and safe environment for drug manipulation.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
