Sterile Compounding Technician

Job Title: Sterile Compounding Technician Job Description
We are seeking a diligent Sterile Compounding Technician who will be responsible for mixing IV and other pharmaceutical preparations using proper sterile compounding techniques. This position requires adherence to all documented instructions, warnings, and procedures to ensure safe and effective drug preparation. The role involves maintaining accurate drug inventory and ensuring compliance with federal and state pharmacy regulations.
Responsibilities
- Mix IV and other pharmaceutical preparations using sterile compounding techniques.
- Adhere to documented instructions, warnings, and best practices for drug preparation.
- Perform environmental monitoring, sanitation, and testing as required by applicable regulations.
- Maintain accurate drug inventory through purchasing, receiving, stocking, pulling, counting, and tracking.
- Enter home medication lists and lab results into CPR+ for patient profiles.
- Clean ante-room and clean room according to USP-797 standards.
- Maintain clean room logs and verify lot numbers.
- Assist with on-call responsibilities as needed.
- Complete a competency verification plan upon hire and annually thereafter.
- Ensure confidentiality of proprietary information and patient care information, complying with HIPAA guidelines.
Essential Skills
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (Cpht) certification.
- Experience in compounding, preferably with 2+ years in sterile compounding.
- Knowledge of IV compounding.
- Understanding of pharmacy and sterile processing.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- State registration as a pharmacy technician.
- Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB).
- Experience in home infusion therapy is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Basic math skills.
- Proficiency in computer skills (Windows, Office).
- Ability to function efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
Work Environment
This role operates within a closed-door pharmacy at a home infusion setting. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM, with rotating on-call weekends (mainly Saturdays) every three weeks once trained. The role involves independent work, primarily in the IV room. Expect minimal overtime, initially around 30-60 minutes per day, totaling roughly 3-5 hours per week. The position requires good manual dexterity, as it involves a significant amount of standing and physical activity in the IV room.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL. About Actalent

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