- Location
- San Antonio, TX · San Antonio, Texas, United States
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Pharmacy
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
Company Overview:
Strive Pharmacy is a personalized compounding pharmacy built on a simple conviction: medicine should fit the patient, not the other way around. We started Strive because we believed the pharmaceutical industry was overdue for a more human approach—one that prioritizes individualized care, clinical nuance, and genuine partnership with patients and providers.
Compounding gives us the tools to do that. Every formulation we prepare is built to the specific needs of a specific person, and every interaction we have is guided by that same commitment to personalized care.
We're growing, and we're looking for people who share that conviction. If you're ready to be part of a pharmacy that takes the work seriously and the people even more seriously, we'd like to meet you.
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.
Work Environment
This position is primarily based in an onsite work environment. The role requires regular periods of sitting, standing, and computer use, with occasional lifting as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
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.
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/ Perks:
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.
EEO:
Strive Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer*** Please do not call the pharmacy location with questions about your application or interview. A talent acquisition partner will reach out to you.