Pharmacy Technician, Solid Dosage Compounding 503A - Empower Pharmacy

Position Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician, Solid Dosage Compounding, plays a vital role in the production of high-quality medications at Empower Pharmacy, directly contributing to our values of people, service, quality, and innovation. This position is essential for the precise and safe compounding of solid dosage forms, ensuring that every preparation meets our stringent standards for safety, quality, and efficacy. Your meticulous attention to detail and adherence to industry guidelines will be crucial in delivering medications that improve the lives of our patients.

 

In this role, you will perform compounding calculations and complete necessary documentation, strictly adhering to Good Documentation Practices (GDP), United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards 795 and 800, and the ALCOA principles of data integrity—Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, and Accurate. You will compound preparations accurately according to master formula worksheets and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices. Your responsibilities will also include operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining various compounding and packaging equipment, ensuring both product quality and employee safety.

 

Beyond compounding, you will be involved in monitoring equipment performance, adjusting settings based on mechanical properties, and performing in-process and post-process testing to guarantee the integrity of the final product. You will maintain regulations and comply with safety and quality regulations and ensure that all procedures are followed meticulously. Additionally, your role will include supporting the manufacturing process through tasks such as weight sorting, inventory accounting, and participating in LEAN manufacturing initiatives like 5S, root cause countermeasures, and Gemba walks.

 

We invite you to join Empower Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician in Solid Dosage Compounding, where your expertise in compounding and commitment to quality will play a crucial role in helping people live healthier, happier lives. By ensuring the accurate and safe production of solid dosage medications, you will contribute to expanding access to quality, affordable medication. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry while advancing your career in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs compounding calculations and complete documentation adhering to GDP, USP 795 and 800, & ALCOA principles.
• Compounds preparations accurately and in compliance with expert formula worksheets following industry guidelines, company policies, current and approved SOPs, work instructions, and best practices on safety, quality, and manufacturing.
• Loads and unloads machinery with raw materials and finished product.
• Operates, troubleshoots, assembles, disassembles, and cleans equipment while ensuring employee safety, product quality and quantity.
• Monitors all equipment’s performance to troubleshoot and report any issues and abnormal conditions.
• Adjusts equipment based on mechanical properties/concepts such as weight, product deformation, hardness, friability, equipment operational issues.
• Operates various packaging machines such as a blister packing machine or an ampoule filler/sealer.
• Achieves “personal protective equipment and area qualification” status, allowing entry into the nonsterile labs.
• Performs production in a non-sterile (hazardous/non-hazardous) environment.
• Performs ancillary tasks and duties that support the manufacturing process such as, but not limited to, weight sorting, inventory accounting, packaging, and LEAN manufacturing (5S, root cause countermeasure, Gemba).
• Performs precise in-process and post-process testing on the final product.
• Records operational and production data on specified forms and spreadsheets observing GDP, USP 795 and 800 and ALCOA principles.
• Complies with safety and quality regulations and maintains clean work areas and equipment.
• Ensures cleansing and garbing are performed per company policy.
• Prepares work area and supplies thoroughly prior to production.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to work in a confined, controlled environment for extended periods of time. Employee is regularly required to fully gown in cleanroom grab for extended periods of time. Employee is regularly required to work with hazardous substances (drugs) and work with strong odors (such as, but not limited to, peracetic acid). The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employee must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiarity with handling tools and labware is required.
  
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and comply with technical, written documents, and SOPs.
  
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
  
• Must be able to perform rudimentary mathematical calculations.

 

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

 

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

Experience and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  
• Experience in the pharmaceutical environment is required.
  
• Experience in solid Dosage preferred.
  
• Experience disassembling and assembling equipment is required.
• Blending, granulation, or compression knowledge and experience preferred.
• Previous USP, GDP, or LEAN manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be registered with Texas Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician or Trainee.

Benefits:

• No-Cost Medication: Get your prescribed compounded medications at no cost, ensuring your health without the financial burden.
• Onsite Health & Wellness – IV Therapy Drips: Rejuvenate with complimentary onsite IV Therapy drips, enhancing your well-being and energy levels.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Options: Choose from three medical plans tailored to your needs, plus options for dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Telehealth visits: Access board-certified Doctors anytime, anywhere for you and your family.
• Paid & Volunteer Time Off: Enjoy paid time off for personal pursuits and contribute to causes you care about with volunteer time off.
• Paid Holidays (8 scheduled; 2 floating): Celebrate with eight scheduled holidays and two floating holidays, giving you flexibility and time for personal traditions.
• Life & AD&D Coverage: Secure your and your family's financial future with life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account): Manage healthcare expenses smartly with pre-tax dollars in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401K Dollar-for-Dollar Up to 4%: Invest in your future with our 401K plan, featuring a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability: Provided at no cost, which replaces 60% of your income if you become disabled for a long period of time.
• Flexible Schedules: Balance work and life seamlessly with our flexible scheduling options.
• Rewards & Recognition Program: Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed – enjoy rewards and recognition beyond your paycheck.

 

Additional Voluntary Benefits

• Accident Insurance: Pays a lump sum benefit to help cover expenses following an accidental injury.
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Enhance your peace of mind with supplemental hospital insurance for unexpected stays.
• Critical Illness: Protect your finances from the expenses of a serious health issue.
• Short-Term Disability: Protect your income during illness or injury with short-term disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life & AD&D: Add an extra layer of financial protection for you and your loved ones with supplemental life and AD&D coverage.
• Legal Services: Access professional legal assistance to address concerns confidently.
• Identity Theft Protection: Safeguard your identity and finances with our identity theft protection benefit.
• Pet Insurance: Care for your furry family members with our pet insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling and support services for a holistic approach to your well-being.