Compounding Medications
- Non-Sterile Compounding: Prepare a variety of non-sterile compounded medications, such as, but not limited to, capsules, oral liquids, topical medications, nasal preparations, suppositories, troches, and tablets, following USP <795> & <800> guidelines.
- Sterile Compounding: Prepare sterile compounded medications, but not limited to, (e.g., IV admixtures, injectables, eye drops, etc.) in compliance with USP <797> & <800> guidelines, ensuring aseptic technique is consistently applied and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Ensure all compounded medications meet pharmaceutical standards for accuracy, potency, and elegance.
- Verify accuracy of compounding formulas, following prescribed instructions to ensure consistency in each batch.
- Maintain a clean and organized compounding area to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient work.
Patient Information & Prescription Processing
- Operate pharmacy software to gather patient and prescription information, ensuring prescriptions are processed accurately in compliance with company policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Update and maintain patient profiles accurately, ensuring medication and personal information is current.
Confidentiality & Compliance
- Adhere to all relevant regulatory, accreditation, and internal guidelines, including state and federal laws, HIPAA confidentiality standards, and specific compounding regulations (USP <795>, USP <797>, & USP <800>). Along with ACHC/PCAB and Nationwide Compounding SOPs.
- Ensure all compounded medications (both sterile and non-sterile) are prepared following quality control and safety procedures.
- Follow safety protocols for handling hazardous materials (USP <800>) and maintaining sterile compounding environments (USP <797> & <800>).
- Adhere to state, federal, and regulatory guidelines for compounding and dispensing medications.
Quality Control & Accuracy
- Ensure that all compounded medications are labeled correctly and meet quality standards for potency and pharmaceutical elegance.
- Perform regular quality control checks to verify that each batch meets prescribed formulas and desired outcomes.
Inventory Management
- Monitor and manage inventory for compounded medications and materials, including bulk ingredients, packaging supplies, and finished medications.
- Ensure timely ordering and proper storage of all materials, maintaining up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificates of Analysis for all chemicals.
- Assist in managing controlled substances and maintaining accurate inventory records in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Safety & Sanitation
- Follow established sanitation protocols of deactivate, decontaminate, clean and disinfect for the compounding area to prevent contamination and maintain a clean environment.
- Perform routine cleaning of equipment and workspace, adhering to daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning procedures.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials in accordance with safety regulations.
Collaboration with Pharmacists
- Work closely with pharmacists to ensure compounded medications are prepared according to prescribed formulas and meet patient needs.
- Assist pharmacists in reviewing medication regimens, discussing potential issues with formulas, and making adjustments as necessary.
Prescription Call-Backs & Support
- Assist in the prescription call-back process, confirming patient details and resolving prescription discrepancies.
- Provide administrative support, including assisting in prescription fulfillment and other operational tasks related to medication preparation.
Additional Responsibilities
- Fulfill additional requests from management as needed.
