Sr Pharmacy Technician

Responsibilities

• Prepare parenteral products, including IV solutions, IVPBs, and TPN solutions in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain compliance with USP 797, USP 800, and USP 795 requirements through completion of ongoing competencies, accurate compounding documentation, and adherence to aseptic technique.
• Process printed medication orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of medications to support patient care.
• Fulfill stock medication requests as needed, including assembling and replenishing ambulance trays and code cart trays.
• Answer telephone calls promptly and provide courteous, accurate information and support to internal and external customers.
• Respond to customer service window requests, assisting nursing, medical staff, and other departments with medication-related needs.
• Return medications to appropriate storage areas, ensuring proper organization, labeling, and adherence to storage requirements.
• Monitor medication par levels, reorder stock as needed, and restock controlled substances in accordance with established procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Serve as a resource for fundamental and compounding pharmacy technicians, providing guidance on workflows, procedures, and best practices.
• Directly participate in the training and onboarding of new pharmacy technicians, supporting their development and competency in pharmacy operations.
• Perform additional Sr.-level duties or special projects at the request of pharmacy leadership, following completion of required competencies.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to compounding, inventory, and controlled substances to support regulatory compliance and patient safety.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the pharmacy by following established protocols and identifying opportunities to enhance processes.

Requirements

• Active Wisconsin pharmacy technician license or registration.
• At least 2 years of pharmacy experience, including sterile compounding experience.
• Demonstrated pharmacy technician experience, with strong skills in medication preparation, order processing, and inventory handling.
• Proficiency in sterile compounding techniques and compliance with USP 797, USP 800, and USP 795 standards.
• Ability to prepare IV solutions, IVPBs, and TPNs accurately and safely.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in compounding, labeling, and documentation.
• Effective communication skills to interact professionally with pharmacists, technicians, nursing staff, physicians, and other team members.
• Ability to train and mentor other pharmacy technicians and serve as a knowledgeable resource.
• Solid organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality pharmacy services.

Essential Skills

• Active Wisconsin pharmacy technician license or registration.
• At least 2 years of pharmacy experience, including sterile compounding experience.
• Demonstrated pharmacy technician experience, with strong skills in medication preparation, order processing, and inventory handling.
• Proficiency in sterile compounding techniques and compliance with USP 797, USP 800, and USP 795 standards.
• Ability to prepare IV solutions, IVPBs, and TPNs accurately and safely.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in compounding, labeling, and documentation.
• Effective communication skills to interact professionally with pharmacists, technicians, nursing staff, physicians, and other team members.
• Ability to train and mentor other pharmacy technicians and serve as a knowledgeable resource.
• Solid organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality pharmacy services.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience, including sterile compounding, strongly preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification strongly preferred at hire.
• Experience with medication filling, compounding, and prescription preparation in a pharmacy setting.
• Interest in professional growth and advancement along a defined pharmacy career ladder, such as progressing from Compound Pharmacy Technician to Sterile Compounding Technician, Sr. Pharmacy Technician, and Sterile Products Technician Specialist.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support additional projects or responsibilities as requested by pharmacy leadership.