Compounding Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Apr 6, 2026. Meds scores B on the Alion truth index.
Meds.com is a rapidly growing consumer technology firm operatinga suite of healthcare businesses, including our flagship brands BlueChew& MOD. Our mission is to better patients' lives through innovative healthcare solutions. With a team of over 500professionals across various specialties, we'vebuilt scalable pharmacy, telemedicine, and e-commerce platforms using cutting-edgetechnology. As we continue our accelerated growth trajectory, we'relaunching new products to expand our patient base and accelerate growth. Join us in tackling exciting challenges at the intersection of healthcare and technology.
The non-sterile compounding technician is responsible forcreating compounded medication under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist. The duties of a non-sterile compounding technician include, but not limited to, receiving medication orders, measuring quantities, mixing ingredients, packaging medication, and updating records.
Join our team in Elmhurst, IL - we're looking for someone who truly values and enjoys working onsite, not just tolerates it.
What You'll Do
Completes compounding and other pharmacy records as indicated.
Weighs, measures, and mixes raw material ingredients, blends & presses powder, and other parameters to ensure finished batches of tablets meet specifications.
Transfers materials into properly labeled, approved containers.
Cleans and sanitizes equipment and completes all required documentation to maintaincompliance with USP 795 (non-sterile compounding) & USP 800 and company's Quality System.
Maintains thoroughunderstanding of USP 795 & 800 guidelines.
Prepares and generates batchfor preparation of non-sterile mixtures.
Organizes assigned workload to facilitateits accomplishment.
Ensuresthe compounding room and related equipment are cleaned and maintainedper organizational policy and procedures.
Participates with the pharmacist and pharmacy manager in monitoring/maintainingdrug inventories and preparing orders for drugs and related supplies.
Participates in department QA activities as requested
Follow Safety Data Sheet (SDS) guidelines for maintainingsafety and managing safety events.
Demonstrate general knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Properly cleanup hazardous medication spills utilizingestablished safety protocols.
Safely dispose of hazardous wastes generated during medication preparation.
Routinely check for outdated or soon to expire chemicals and compounded products.
Use proper garbing techniques in accordance withSOP guidelines.
Effectively prepare and organize all compounded products for pharmacist review.
Work closely with QualityAssurance Department to ensure product sterility, potencyand absence of endotoxins.
Assistspharmacist-in-charge and pharmacistperform any other duties as assigned.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Obtain Pharmacy Technician License
Obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification within 6 months of hire
Compounding and/or Laboratory experience
Capable of wearing all protective wear as required. This includes, but not limited to, mask, gloves, gown, hair net, safety goggles, etc.
Ability to operatecomputer and laboratory equipment
Detail Oriented
Strong organizational skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work as part of a team
Experience in a fast pace working environment
Knowledge of basic principles, theories and laws, policies and procedures that pertain to compounding
Ability to maintainquality, safety, and infection control standards
Detail-oriented and self-motivated
Tableting and/or Encapsulating experience preferred
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a team to achieve goals around safety, quality, and delivery
Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
Ability to perform rudimentary mathematical calculations as related to compounding
Knowledge of medical terminology
Effective problem-solving skills
Ability to work on your feet for an 8-hour shift.
Ability to repetitively use hands, wrist, and arms to perform job duties.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of force in order to lift, carry, pull and/or move objects as required.
This is a full-time, in-office and in-lab position based at our Elmhurst compounding pharmacyfacility (5 days per week).
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