Pharmacist cashier/technician vs compounding technician

Differences between pharmacist cashier/technician and compounding technician duties and responsibilities

Pharmacist cashier/technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain and manage OTC drug products in order to order and stock adequate inventory.
• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks while supporting team members in promptly, safely and accurately filling patient prescriptions.
• Assist pharmacists in provision of pharmaceutical care and assist customers in selecting OTC products.
• Work as a POS position and final check for the sale/distribution of prescription medications.
• Assist customers with locating merchandise as well as operated store POS systems to complete financial transactions.
• Assist with in-putting Rx scripts and production including filling injections, suspensions, and counting pills.
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Compounding technician example responsibilities.

• Experience in using syringes and managing other compounding activities in accordance with USP797.
• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks while supporting team members in promptly, safely and accurately filling patient prescriptions.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements including all applicable USP, OSHA, FDA and GMP regulations; respirator train.
• Blister packing, filling syringes, preparing daily medications )
• Require math and measurement skills to ensure that ratios of mix materials are consistent.
• Maintain a clean and cross-contamination free work area in accordance to USP 795 guidelines.
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