Finishing Technician

Finishing Technician

At Akina Pharmacy, the shared purpose that drives us is to enrich the lives of the people in our care through compounded medications. As a people-first organization, we embrace the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)

Joining Akina means stepping into an environment where clear communication, pragmatic decision-making, and accountability are at the forefront. We are committed to empowering our team members and fostering a culture of growth and support. If you are driven by a passion for making a meaningful impact and seek a vibrant, compassionate workplace, we invite you to discover the opportunities awaiting you at Akina Pharmacy.

Together, let's build a healthier, happier community.

The Finishing Technician plays a critical role at Akina Pharmacy, ensuring that compounded sterile medications are capped, crimped, and labeled to meet the highest quality standards. This position requires great attention to detail, a strong sense of accountability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.

As a Finishing Technician, you will manage one of the final stages of the sterile compounding process by ensuring that each vial meets the container closure standards set by Akina Pharmacy. In addition, you will assist with any other tasks assigned by the Pharmacist - Production Manager.

Success in this role is driven by a commitment to Akina Pharmacy’s core values of Excellence Always, Go-Getter’s Unite, Compassion For All, and Called To Serve. If you are highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy contributing to a team dedicated to improving patient care, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

You will love it here if you are motivated by Akina’s Core Identity Values:

• Excellence Always
• Go-Getter’s Unite
• Compassion For All
• Called To Serve

You’ll have success here if you value clear processes and want to do the following things:

• Crimping and Sealing:
  Ensure precise and secure crimping of compounded products to maintain sterility, safety, and integrity. Continuously inspect and adjust processes to meet quality standards and ensure product reliability.
• Labeling and Identification:
  Execute accurate and consistent labeling processes that comply with regulatory standards. Ensure labels are clear, legible, and properly affixed for correct product identification and usage guidance.
• Quality Control and Assurance:
  Perform thorough quality control checks on crimped and labeled products to ensure adherence to exact specifications. Identify and document any deviations to maintain high-quality production standards.
• Compliance and Documentation:
  Adhere to all SOPs and industry regulations for packaging and labeling. Maintain detailed and accurate records of batch numbers, beyond-use dates, and production logs for traceability and compliance.
• Inventory and Supply Coordination:
  Monitor inventory levels of labeling and crimping supplies, coordinating proactively with purchasing staff to ensure uninterrupted production workflows.

We train our team to help them succeed, and everyone on our team helps with our success. In this role, you’ll be accountable for hitting the following numbers:

• Crimp and seal containers of compounded sterile preparations (CSPs)  a day)
• Draft and apply labels to finished CSPs  a day)
• Ongoing weekly compliance and QC Tasks (3-5 per week)

Our company runs on EOS purely. That means as a member of this team, you will have a leader who:

• Gives clear directions and expectations
• Makes sure you have the necessary tools
• Delegates appropriately
• Has effective meetings
• Meets one-on-one with you quarterly or more, if needed
• Rewards and recognizes your performance

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED with work experience. Commitment to maintaining continuing education and staying updated on industry regulations and best practices.
• Expertise: 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing department with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and compliance (preferred, not required).
• Performance and Time Management:
  Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and maintain productivity…