Certified Compounding Pharmacy Technician @ Actalent

Job Title: Certified Compounding Pharmacy TechnicianJob DescriptionThis role focuses on preparing sterile IV and other pharmaceutical compounds using proper compounding techniques while maintaining strict compliance with USP-797 standards and all applicable federal and state pharmacy regulations. You will support a new pharmacy operation by managing cleanroom activities, maintaining accurate inventory, and ensuring precise documentation in patient profiles and pharmacy systems. This position offers the opportunity to help build and grow a brand-new pharmacy in Ohio as part of a small, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Mix IV and other pharmaceutical preparations using proper sterile compounding techniques in accordance with USP-797 standards and applicable pharmacy regulations.
• Follow all documented instructions, warnings, procedures, and best practices to ensure safe and effective drug preparation.
• Perform environmental monitoring, sanitation, and testing activities required by federal and state pharmacy regulations and USP-797 standards.
• Clean the ante-room and cleanroom areas following USP-797 requirements to maintain a safe and compliant sterile environment.
• Maintain and update cleanroom logs accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate drug inventory by purchasing, receiving, stocking, pulling, counting, and tracking medications in line with established policies and procedures.
• Verify lot numbers and periodically audit inventory to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Enter home medication lists and lab results into CPR+ for patient profiles when available, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Provide availability to assist with on-call responsibilities as needed, including taking call and being on-call for pharmacy operations.
• Successfully complete a competency verification plan upon hire and annually thereafter to demonstrate ongoing compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Uphold confidentiality of proprietary information and patient/client care, adhering to federal and state confidentiality laws, protected health information (PHI) requirements, electronic PHI standards, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Support the launch and day-to-day operations of a new pharmacy, contributing to workflow design, process improvement, and collaborative problem-solving in a small team setting.

Essential Skills

• Experience as a pharmacy technician working in a clinical, hospital, or compounding pharmacy setting.
• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or equivalent certified pharmacy technician credential.
• Hands-on experience with sterile compounding techniques and adherence to USP-797 guidelines.
• Proficiency in compounding IV and other pharmaceutical preparations in a controlled environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a regulated pharmacy environment.
• Inventory management experience, including purchasing, receiving, stocking, pulling, counting, and tracking medications.
• Ability to accurately fill prescriptions and verify medication details, including lot numbers.
• Familiarity with entering patient information, such as home medication lists and lab results, into pharmacy software systems (e.g., CPR+).
• Commitment to confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards related to PHI and electronic PHI.
• Attention to detail and adherence to documented procedures, warnings, and best practices to ensure safe and effective drug preparation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a cleanroom or sterile compounding environment governed by USP-797 standards.
• Background in a hospital pharmacy or clinical pharmacy setting.
• Comfort working in a startup or new pharmacy environment where processes are evolving and input is valued.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively within a small team.
• Ability to adapt to flexible duties as needed to support the launch and growth of a new pharmacy.

Work EnvironmentYou will work in a brand-new pharmacy facility as part of a very small, close-knit team focused on building an entire pharmacy operation from the ground up. The environment centers on sterile compounding and cleanroom work in compliance with USP-797, including regular environmental monitoring, sanitation, and maintenance of cleanroom logs. The pharmacy operates on a standard Monday through Friday schedule, with flexible hours available between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and occasional on-call responsibilities as needed. You will use pharmacy systems such as CPR+ to manage patient profiles and medication data, and you will work with inventory systems to track medications, lot numbers, and stock levels. The culture emphasizes collaboration, regulatory compliance, patient safety, confidentiality, and the opportunity to grow with a new and developing pharmacy operation.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Worthington, OH.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Worthington,OH.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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