Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Mission

Strive exists to disrupt an industry long overdue for a more personal approach to care. We put the human element at the center of everything: every formulation, every patient interaction, every provider partnership. We're not just a compounding pharmacy. We're a team on a mission to change what personalized healthcare looks and feels like.

• Location: San Antonio, Texas
• Position Type: Full-Time, On-site
• Position Schedule: Monday - Friday

Position Overview

Ready to step into a pivotal role where your skills bring life-changing medications to individuals who depend on them? As a Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician at Strive Pharmacy, you'll be at the core of preparing and compounding custom prescriptions, both hazardous and non-hazardous, upholding the highest standards of quality control and compliance with our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Compounding: Follow proprietary formulations to compound sterile injectables, ophthalmics, oral liquids, topical agents, and tablets.
• Quality Control: Perform continuous QA on compounds, prepare samples for testing, and initiate investigations for any deviations from standard procedure.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Pharmacist in Charge, facility Pharmacists, and internal Quality Assurance personnel to ensure product integrity.
• Documentation: Maintain calibration logs for scales and electronic meters; document all quality procedures in appropriate logs.
• Lab Maintenance: Ensure the compounding lab is cleaned/maintained per procedures and dispose of chemicals in proper containers.
• Inventory: Monitor inventory levels, report low stock to supervisors, and routinely check for outdated or expiring chemicals.
• Compliance: Participate in regular audits/inspections and complete required continuous education (CE) responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Active Texas State License in good standing
• At least one year of sterile compounding experience
• Completed 40-hour ACPE-accredited sterile compounding course
• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Active National Certification (PTCB/ExCPT) Certification
• Previous 503(A) experience

Required Skills

• Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of USP 795, USP 800, USP 795, and cGMP FDA 503B Guidelines
• Pharmacy Math: Strong grasp of medical terminology and pharmaceutical calculations.
• Operational Excellence: Ability to work efficiently in a timely manner with extreme attention to detail.
• Quality Standards: Proven ability to consistently meet standards for accuracy and potency.
• Equipment Mastery: Capability of working with small, delicate, and expensive laboratory equipment.

Additionally, this position requires

• Physical Dexterity: Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for manipulating syringes and delicate devices.
• Stamina & Lifting: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds
• Vision: Adequate vision for precision compounding tasks.
• Protective Gear: Must be capable of donning and wearing all required PPE (mask, gloves, lab coat, coveralls, hairnet, safety goggles, and shoe covers).
• Medical Clearance: Ability to pass medical clearance to wear an OSHA N95 respiratory mask.
• Exposure: Potential exposure to chemicals and cleaning agents typical of a laboratory environment.

Pay and benefits

Hourly Pay Rate $28—$30 USD

Join Us in Making an Impact

At Strive, the work is real and the impact is direct. Every role here contributes to a patient experience that's more personal, more attentive, and more human than what most people have come to expect from a pharmacy. Apply today and help us raise the bar.

Benefits

Strive Pharmacy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Employer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the 1st day of the following month of your hire date
• Free Strive compounded medications for employees based on a valid patient-specific prescription from a licensed healthcare provider
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• FSA and HSA options
• Parental leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Vision and dental insurance
• Veterinary insurance

Culture

• Culture isn't an afterthought at Strive.
• It's something we actively build.
• We foster a collaborative, engaging workplace where employees have opportunities to connect, celebrate, and build meaningful relationships with their colleagues.
• We're committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of every employee, both inside and outside the workplace.