Pharmacy Technician-Sterile Products Compounding-PM Shift – Amazon Store

[ad_1] September 5, 2025 Other Jobs To Apply No other job posts for this day. SHIFT:Evening (United States of America)Seeking Breakthrough MakersChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionCHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children. We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. A Brief OverviewAssist in various pharmacy activities, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, and other duties not requiring the review of a pharmacist. The majority of tasks and responsibilities are related to preparing, dispensing, and distributing compounded sterile products. Sterile Products Pharmacy Technicians maintain high standard for the quality and controls of processes, components, and environments with the skill and knowledge of practices to prevent harm to patients due to 1. Microbial contamination, 2. Excessive bacterial endotoxins, 3. Variability in the intended strength of correct ingredients 4. Unintended chemical and physical contaminants, and 5. Ingredients of inappropriate quality in compounded sterile preparations (CSPs). What You Will DoPractice1. Responsible for accurately preparing patient-specific and non-patient specific doses by ensuring that the compounded sterile products (CSP) are accurately identified, measured, reconstituted, diluted, mixed, sterilized, packaged, labeled, and stored. CSPs are prepared aseptically, accurately, and safely in accordance to USP 797, USP 800 and CHOP Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)Only medications and ingredients with correct identity, quality and purity are used in the preparation of CSPsIngredients, medications and CSPs are appropriately stored to preserve the sterility and strength until the manufacturer expiration date or CHOP assigned beyond-use date (BUD)Equipment, devices, and fixtures are routinely cleaned, appropriately maintained, and used for accuracy and effectiveness for their intended use as per CHOP SOPEnsure floors are free of debris and dust. Floors, sink, and all surfaces are cleaned daily as per CHOP SOPLabels products with proper information and appropriately assigns the BUD as per CHOP SOPPrior to dispensing, ensures all prepared CSPs are verified by a pharmacist for accurate identity, measure, reconstitution, dilution, mixture sterility, packaging, labeling, and storage at the recommended temperature. CSPs are prepared within allotted cycle times to ensure that the turnaround time for all first-doses and non-STAT medication orders does not exceed 1 hour and the turnaround time for all STAT medication orders does not exceed 15 minutes2. Responsible for compliance to all federal, state, and department standards and regulations for sterile product compounding- USP797, USP800, CMS Conditions of Participation, FDA Compounding Guidance and TJC standardsCompletes initial aseptic technique training and passes competency testReviews all CHOP Pharmacy SOPs related to CSP preparation and practicesCompletes electronic competency with score ≥ 90%CSP microbial contamination risk levelsBeyond Use DatingEnvironmental Quality and ControlISO Class Air Sources, Buffer Area and Ante AreaPersonnel Cleaning and Garbing (Non-Hazardous and Hazardous)Cleaning/Disinfection Procedures (Non-Hazardous and Hazardous)Complete three consecutive cycles of Non- Hazardous and Hazardous PPE donning/doffing with zero (0) standard work variances including three gloved fingertip test samples with zero (0 CFU) growth results after a 3 day incubationCompletion of aseptic media fill practical evaluation with zero (0) standard work variances including test media samples with zero (0) CFU growth results after a 14 day incubationCompletes annual/semi-annual aseptic technique recertification and passes competency testCompletes electronic competency with score ≥ 90%Completes one cycle of Hazardous and Non- Hazardous PPE donning/doffing with zero (0) standard work variances including one gloved fingertip test samples with zero (0 CFU) growth results after a 3 day incubationCompletion of aseptic media fill practical evaluation with zero (0) standard work variances including test media samples with zero (0) growth results after a 14 day incubationCompliant to all dress code and PPE maintenance and associated CHOP Pharmacy SOPsNo make-up or head/neck/wrist jewelry can be wornAppropriate attire in Sterile Product areasScrub setsShort-sleeved, collarless shirtsFull-length pantsSkirt or dress – NOTE: Stockings/hose MUST be worn with skirt or dressSocks covering above ankleCompliant to all aseptic technique work practices and associated CHOP Pharmacy SOPsCleaning, disinfection, and sanitization of laminar air flow hood (LAFH), equipment, and room at frequency defined USP 797 and CHOP SOPsCleaning all products and supplies with sporicidal cleaning/disinfecting agent prior to introduction across line of demarcationSanitizing all products and supplies with sterile 70% isopropyl alcohol prior to introduction into LAFHSanitizing gloves with 70% isopropyl alcohol prior to introduction into LAFH for dose preparationMaintenance of “first air” to all critical sites during dose preparationMaintain all required documentation for clean room operations including but not limited to:Daily LAFH and work surface cleaningWeekly sporicidal LAFH and work surface cleaningMonthly sporicidal zone cleaning and inspectionDaily air pressure differential monitoringWeekly eye wash hose functionality3. Execute Patient Specific Daily Batch SVP Production as per CHOP Pharmacy SOP4. Execute Medication Delivery and Medication Cassette Exchange as per CHOP Pharmacy SOP5. Execute RIVA Batch Production as per CHOP Pharmacy SOP6. Pharmacy products are distributed accurately, with the appropriate quantity and at the time the product is needed during hourly medication delivery and Bin Exchange.7. Inventory ControlKanban Inventory system is adhered to 100% of time. Maintains and organizes inventory supply in a manner which minimizes inventory storage cost, wastage, and stock-outs. Ensures inventory is rotated properly, stored in appropriate conditions and location with 100% accuracy. Complete monthly medication expiration dating assignments in a timely manner. Identify and reorder expired medications inventory and ensures that stock is stored in accordance with manufacturer requirements. Assures the proper replacement of prescription drugs to stock upon requisitions from various departments of the hospital either manually or through the Pyxis System.8. Ensures the secure storage of narcotics and other controlled substances. Documents every transaction completely and accurately. No generation of discrepancies in the C2 Safe, Pyxis Medstation, or Inventory Logs. Ensures the destruction of returned controlled substance continuous medication infusions. Ensures secure storage of narcotics and other controlled substances on a regular basis. Maintains inventory records on narcotics and other forms of drugs as required by law. Performs inventory counts of controlled substances on safes as per policy and procedures.9. Achieve patient safety and satisfaction through the use of LEAN principles:5SElimination of WasteJITStand WorkQualityPromotes and Complies with Standardized Procedures. Promotes and Complies with Standard Work. Identifies “waste” in ownership process and recommends solutions for implementation. Corrects abnormal conditions.10. Participates in hospital and departmental Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. Utilizes LEAN Principals to analyze and resolve problems in a systematic manner. All improvement must be made in accordance with the scientific methodParticipation in departmental RPIWorks OT to allow coworkers to participate in department RPIEducation QualificationsHigh School Diploma / GED - RequiredTechnical Diploma Pharmacy Technician Program - PreferredExperience QualificationsSterile products compounding - PreferredSkills And AbilitiesBasic computer skills including use of Windows operating system and word processorsCalculation skillsLicenses and CertificationsCertified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) - upon hire - Preferred orCertified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) - upon hire - PreferredTo carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more. Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed. EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement SALARY RANGE:$24.87 - $31.09 HourlySalary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits. [ad_2] apply to this job