Compounding Pharmacy Technician

About the role

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Compounding of sterile injectables, ophthalmics, oral liquids, topical agents, and tablets
• Participate in regular audits and inspections
• Ensure the compounding lab is cleaned and maintained in accordance with procedures
• Maintain, calibrate and properly document scales, electronic meters, etc.
• Routinely check for outdated or soon to expire chemicals
• Complete compounding continuous education responsibilities
• Follow all safety training for handling hazardous substances
• Understand and be familiar with cGMP guidance (21 CFR 211), 503B Guidance, USP, USP, USP and other documents as assigned
• Work closely with the Pharmacist in Charge to ensure a quality product is being compounded
• Monitor inventory levels and report low levels to the supervisor
• Dispose of chemicals in the proper containers
• Document quality procedures in the appropriate logs
• Perform continuous QA on compounds
• Prepare samples for testing
• Submit a QRE (remove)
• Initiate investigations for any deviations of standard procedure or product
• Work closely with facility Pharmacists and internal Quality Assurance personnel

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year of compounding experience preferred
• National certification and state licensure current and in good standing

Qualifications

Knowledge of USP 795 , USP 800, USP 795, and cGMP FDA 503B Guidelines

Understanding of medical terminology and pharmacy calculations

Close attention to detail

Standards for accuracy and potency must be consistently met

Must be capable of working with small, delicate pieces of expensive equipment to complete appropriate dosage forms

Must be capable of donning and wearing all protective wear as required by procedure for each area including, but not limited to: mask, gloves, lab coat, coveralls, hairnet, safety goggles and shoe covers

Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or equivalent

Skills

• Manual dexterity
• Adequate vision for tasks assigned
• Good hand eye coordination
• Adequate strength to undergo donning sterile garb from head to foot with all skin covered

Benefits

• 401k savings & company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Maternity leave
• Parental leave
• Military leave
• Other leaves of absence
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life & disability benefits
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance

Schedule

This position will require the ability to sit in an office or stand for an extended period of time. It also will require enough physical dexterity and fine motor skills to type, manipulate syringes, and work with delicate equipment and devices.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment are characteristic of those found in a typical laboratory environment. There is a potential exposure to chemicals used in the preparation of compounds and cleaning agents used in the facility. This position will require the ability to sit in an office or stand for an extended period of time. It also will require enough physical dexterity and fine motor skills to type, manipulate syringes, and work with delicate equipment and devices. The physical demands and work environment require enough flexibility and strength to undergo donning sterile garb from head to foot with all skin covered and the ability to pass medical clearance to wear an OSHA 95 respiratory mask.