Certified Pharmacy Technician

Certified Pharmacy Technician – Non-Sterile Compounding (HD & Non-HD)

We are seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician with non-sterile compounding experience to join our outpatient compounding pharmacy team. This role focuses on the preparation of customized non-sterile medications, including hazardous and non-hazardous compounds, while maintaining strict adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and passionate about personalized patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in non-sterile compounding of customized medications, including creams, ointments, gels, capsules, powders, suspensions, and solutions.
• Prepare hazardous (HD) and non-hazardous compounds in compliance with USP and USP standards.
• Accurately weigh, measure, mix, and package ingredients according to master formulation records and pharmacy SOPs.
• Maintain complete and accurate compounding documentation, including compounding logs, lot numbers, expiration dates, and beyond-use dating (BUD).
• Properly label and package compounded prescriptions for dispensing.
• Ensure appropriate use of PPE, containment strategies, and cleaning procedures when handling hazardous drugs.
• Maintain inventory control for APIs, excipients, and compounding supplies, including proper storage and segregation of HD and non-HD materials.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of non-sterile compounding areas and equipment per established SOPs.
• Support quality assurance and compliance activities, including temperature and humidity logs, cleaning logs, and equipment checks.
• Ensure compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations, USP standards, and internal policies.
• Assist with prescription intake, data entry, and workflow support as needed.
• Provide courteous, professional service to patients and staff; respond to general inquiries related to compounded medications (non-clinical).

Qualifications

• Active Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) license (required).
• Experience in non-sterile compounding preferred, including hazardous drug handling.
• Knowledge of USP and USP standards strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and accuracy.
• Ability to follow detailed formulations, SOPs, and documentation requirements.
• Comfortable working in a regulated, safety-focused compounding environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive compounding tasks.

Why Join Us

• Specialized focus on personalized non-sterile compounding.
• Opportunity to work with both HD and non-HD formulations.
• Supportive, compliance-driven environment with room for skill development.
• Meaningful patient impact through customized medication solutions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Retail pharmacy: 3 years (Required)
• Pharmacy technician experience: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Pharmacy Technician License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lancaster, CA Required)

Work Location: In person