Pharmacy Technician - Sterile IV Compounding

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit

CAPS®, part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., is the nation's largest network of outsourcing admixture pharmacies, has been delivering high-quality, same-day, admixture services and solutions to hospitals and outpatient facilities for more than 28 years. Along with the nation’s largest 503A sterile injectable outsourcing network, CAPS offers industry-leading batch compounding on a national scale through three 503B registered outsourcing facilities. With experience, capacity, and a passion for safety, CAPS is your 503B solution.

Position Summary:

Pharmacy Technician prepares compounded sterile products and performs related activities under the direction of a pharmacist .

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Adheres to all CAPS policies and procedures
• Prepares compounded sterile products using aseptic technique.
• Assists in the setup of the compounding room, equipment, and supplies for preparation of compounded sterile solutions, using aseptic technique.
• Performs general cleaning and maintenance duties as directed.
• Participates in cleanroom product introduction activities.
• Prepares records and monitors results for pharmaceutical quality assurance testing.

 Level II additionally may:

• Assist in training/mentoring of new IV Technicians as assigned

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.  

General: It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and other persons.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Requires working knowledge of technical field/area of specialization.
• Exercises general application of principles, theories and concepts.
• Follows established procedures and guidelines.
• Works under direct supervision and from detailed verbal and/or written instructions.
• Uses established procedures to accomplish assigned task.
• May require some limited judgement in resolving problems.
• Contacts are primarily with direct supervisor, peers and subordinates.

Expertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/Etc

Required:

• High school diploma/G.E.D or equivalent required.
• 0-02 years related experience required.
• Applicable industry/professional certification required.
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance
• cGMP training/experience desired, training will be provided
• Aseptic processing training/experience desired, training will be provided.

• Schedule is (8AM to 4:30PM) Monday- Friday and every other weekend rotating. Holidays/overtime as required
• Salary range is $20.23 - $26.50/hr

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities: Other Duties:

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:

• Moderate work – Exerting up to 40 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or 10 lbs force constantly to move objects.

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:

• Occasionally:Sit
• Frequently:Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull
• Constantly:Stand, Visual Acuity with or without corrective lenses

Activities:

• Occasionally:Sitting , Walking
• Frequently:Finger feeling, Handling, Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Talking - ordinary, loud/quick
• Constantly:Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Reaching upward and downward, Seeing - depth perception, color vision, field of vision/peripheral, Standing

Environmental Conditions:

• Occasionally:Proximity to moving parts, Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals (in most areas)
• Frequently:N/A
• Constantly:N/A

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise Intensity:Moderate
• Occasionally:Office environment
• Frequently:Production/manufacturing environment, Lab environment
• Constantly:N/A

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The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at .

Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

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