Compounding - Pharmacy Tech

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

As a Compounding Pharmacy Technician, you'll work as part of a team that exceeds patient expectations through delivery of excellent, accurate, and efficient services. You'll measure, compound, and dispense customized medications using a variety of special equipment, formulas, and techniques.

• Receives written, refill, and third-party prescriptions; verifies complete patient information; processes in RxEVO; manages adjudication review
• Reviews patient preferences notes (container, flavor, capsule color, etc.) on compound prescriptions
• Reviews current and future compound orders to ensure on time and efficient delivery / pickup at correct location
• Researches formulations for stability of the compound and the individual ingredients
• Prior to making each compound: verifies calculations of quantities for all necessary ingredients; utilizes dimensional analysis on most compound calculations; calculates processing error as needed; accurately weighs each ingredient
• Assembles, uses, and maintains specialized equipment (Unguator, scales, hot plate, ointment mill, etc.)
• Compounds various non-sterile dosage forms (cream, rapid dissolve tablets, lollipops, etc.) using specialized techniques and formulas
• Dispenses compounded medications in various devices (Topi-CLICK, Syringes, spray bottles, etc.)
• Performs prescription assembly; hand counts controlled medications; measures liquids; reconstitutes antibiotics; verifies / labels prescriptions by 7-point check
• Reviews medication and stock for expiration dates; appropriately processes in compliance with SOPs and as needed
• Follows proper procedures; ensures the correct medicine is delivered to correct patient
• Completes medical intake forms, as necessary
• Maintains automated prescription processing equipment, including calibration, maintenance, stocking, and proper report execution
• Applies computer troubleshooting and prescription application review
• Processes RxIMS reports (count compliance, no-location inventory, order overrides, etc.)

• Washes / puts away compounding dishes; deactivates, decontaminates, and sanitizes prep areas / equipment; and sweeps / mops floor mats in compliance with SOPs and as needed
• Properly cleans necessary surfaces, equipment, etc. in compliance with applicable regulations, H-E-B SOPs, and as needed
• Ensures privacy and confidentiality of Personal Health Information (HPI) as required by HIPAA
• Performs cleaning duties in the Pharmacy; takes out trash; cleans / sanitizes sales floor, display cases, shelf edge, etc.
• Complies with and follows all H-E-B, department, and process SOPs and guidelines; complies with all safety guidelines
• (#751 location only) Deep cleans all surfaces, including ceilings and walls, once a month as indicated by USP 800 regulations
• (#751 location only) Performs proper handling of hazardous chemicals per NIOSH and USP 800 regulations

• Manages UPS exceptions
• Receives inventory and reviews for accuracy on all incoming loads; stages inventory for stocking
• Ensures quality of incoming products by physically inspecting packaging and verifying code dates
• Accurately stocks inventory; participates in daily return-to-stock procedures
• Communicates vendor stock conditions / levels to appropriate parties; maintains solid Partner and vendor relations
• Processes invoices daily; reviews incoming invoices and outgoing credits to ensure accurate completion; properly files paperwork
• Utilizes online tools to ensure vendors are given consistent and timely credit on DSD merchandise
• Researches / resolves unusual billing issues with the appropriate parties; escalates as necessary
• Maintains a return goods station for all damaged product
• Performs established product processes to assure asset protection and reduce shrink
• Checks shipments for out-of-date / damaged products to ensure freshness and quality
• Researches / negotiates prices with DSD vendors
• Maintains standards in shrink, safety, inventory control, and sanitation

• Educates Patients and Partners on the process of Compounded prescriptions, cost, and delivery / pickup options
• Maint…