Pharmacy Technician - Sterile IV Compounding

Pharmacy Technician

CAPS, part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., is the nation's largest network of outsourcing admixture pharmacies, delivering high-quality, same-day admixture services and solutions to hospitals and outpatient facilities for more than 28 years. Along with the nation's largest 503A sterile injectable outsourcing network, CAPS offers industry-leading batch compounding on a national scale through three 503B registered outsourcing facilities. With experience, capacity, and a passion for safety, CAPS is your 503B solution.

Job Description

• Prepares compounded sterile products and performs related activities under the direction of a pharmacist.
• Adheres to all CAPS policies and procedures.
• Prepares compounded sterile products using aseptic technique.
• Assists in the setup of the compounding room, equipment, and supplies for preparation of compounded sterile solutions, using aseptic technique.
• Performs general cleaning and maintenance duties as directed.
• Participates in cleanroom product introduction activities.
• Prepares records and monitors results for pharmaceutical quality assurance testing.

Level II additionally may:

• Assist in training/mentoring of new IV Technicians as assigned.

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Requirements

• High school diploma/G.E.D or equivalent required.
• 0-2 years related experience required.
• Applicable industry/professional certification required.
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance.
• cGMP training/experience desired; training will be provided.
• Aseptic processing training/experience desired; training will be provided.

Benefits

• Schedule is 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday-Friday plus alternating weekends. Holidays/overtime as needed.
• Salary range is $18.00 - $24.50/hr.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:

• Moderate work - Exerting up to 40 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or 10 lbs force constantly to move objects.

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:

• Occasionally: Sit
• Frequently: Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull
• Constantly: Stand, Visual acuity with or without corrective lenses

Activities:

• Occasionally: Sitting, Walking
• Frequently: Finger feeling, Handling, Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Talking - ordinary, loud/quick
• Constantly: Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Reaching upward and downward, Seeing - depth perception, color vision, field of vision/peripheral, Standing

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise Intensity: Moderate
• Occasionally: Office environment
• Frequently: Production/manufacturing environment, Lab environment

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Through its "Sharing Expertise" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.