Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician
Join the Alive and Well Pharmacy Team
Our pharmacy is a growing compounding practice focused on delivering personalized, high-quality medications to patients across Texas and several additional states. Our environment is collaborative, patient-centered, and provides an all-encompassing wellness ecosystem.
As we continue expanding our compounding capabilities, we're looking for an experienced Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician to help launch and shape our sterile laboratory from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to have a direct impact on developing workflows, processes, and quality systems while working alongside a close-knit, supportive team.
Monday-Friday schedule with rotating Saturdays
No controlled substance (C-II) dispensing
Primarily cash-pay patient population
Opportunity to help build and develop a brand-new sterile compounding department
Ability to influence workflow, quality systems, and operational processes
Collaborative pharmacy team
Position Summary
The Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician plays a critical role in preparing customized sterile medications while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
This position involves sterile compounding from raw active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), sterile batch preparation and manufacturing, environmental monitoring, documentation, quality assurance, and pharmacy operations. The technician will work closely with pharmacists to ensure all sterile preparations meet USP <797>, state, and federal regulations.
Because our sterile department is a new addition, this role offers the unique opportunity to help establish best practices, participate in process validation, and contribute to the development of a best-in-class sterile compounding program.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Sterile Compounding
Prepare sterile compounded medications from raw APIs under pharmacist supervision
Perform aseptic technique using USP <797> standards
Participate in sterile batch preparation and manufacturing
Maintain accurate batch records and compounding documentation
Perform process validation activities
Assist with environmental monitoring and cleanroom quality assurance
Follow all garbing, hand hygiene, cleaning, and disinfecting procedures
Package and prepare sterile medications for dispensing and shipment
Assist with quality control and continuous process improvement initiatives
Pharmacy Operations
Enter and process prescription orders using LifeFile pharmacy software
Fill and dispense commercial medications as needed
Manage sterile medication and supply inventory
Restock pharmacy inventory and maintain organized workspaces
Assist with equipment maintenance and compliance documentation
Answer inbound and outbound patient phone calls
Assist patients with prescription updates, refill requests, and general pharmacy questions
Provide exceptional customer service to in-person pickup patients
Qualifications
Required
Current Pharmacy Technician Registration/License
Completion of an ACPE-accredited Sterile Compounding Certification Course
Experience compounding sterile medications from raw active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)
Strong understanding of aseptic technique
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discount
Free Parking
Schedule
Full-Time
Monday-Friday
Rotating Saturdays
Work Location
In Person
6113 Burnet Road Austin, Texas 78757