Pharmacy Technician - Non-Sterile Compounding

Pay Range: $22-$25 per hour
Location: Sterling, VA
Work Model: In-person
Employment Type: Full-time

About Akina Pharmacy

Akina Pharmacy is a nationally-accredited specialty compounding pharmacy on a mission to enrich lives through compounded medicine. Since 2012, we've partnered with prescribers and patients across the United States to deliver expertly compounded sterile and non-sterile medications when off-the-shelf solutions fall short. We call it the Chemistry of Care™: precision and compassion working together.

Our fast-growing team is guided by an ambitious vision, core values, and a high-performance environment built on clear communication, pragmatic decision-making, and accountability. We hold ourselves to the highest standards. In the pharmacy, that means PCAB accreditation and LegitScript certification. With our people, it means empowering them through continuous growth and support. If you're driven by a passion for meaningful impact and want to be a part of a vibrant, people-first team where your contribution genuinely matters, we'd love to meet you.

Our Core Values

1. Excellence Always: We hold ourselves to a high standard and continually push it higher. We bring that standard to everything we do-big or small, seen or unseen-and carry it across the finish line. Our relentless determination to the be the best is reflected in the way we work, the details we refuse to overlook, and the results we deliver. This is how we earn the trust of our patients, providers, and each other.
2. Called To Serve: We act for the greater good, putting what is best for the company, our team, and our customers ahead of personal comfort or gain. We go the extra mile for others. Serving this way connects us to a purpose greater than ourselves:  Enriching Lives. It gives deeper meaning to our work, and it's why Akina exists. 
3. Total Ownership: We take full responsibility for our work, decisions, and results. We don't wait for permission or instructions; we initiate and drive outcomes. When faced with setbacks or challenges, we stay focused on what is within our control and respond with solutions and action. That level of ownership means people can count on us through thick or thin, and gives us the power to take meaningful action as a unified team toward achieving our shared mission.
4. Open and Honest: We listen and seek to understand feedback, new ideas, and perspectives that challenge our own. We speak the truth directly and clearly, hiding nothing and removing all politics from our communication. By choosing vulnerability and transparency over comfort, we make each other better and build the deep trust required to engage in healthy conflict, stay aligned, and solve hard problems. 

Position Summary

 The Pharmacy Technician - Non-Sterile Compounding is a critical team member at Akina Pharmacy, responsible for preparing custom medications that enrich the lives of the people in our care. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and adherence to rigorous quality and safety standards. The technician compounds both batched and non-batched non-sterile medications, ensuring accuracy in measuring, mixing, and preparing formulations according to master records.

In addition to compounding, the technician plays an essential role in maintaining laboratory equipment, managing inventory, and implementing stringent quality control procedures to guarantee the safety and efficacy of compounded products. 

If you value clear processes, have a passion for delivering high-quality work, and enjoy contributing to a collaborative and fast-paced environment, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in patient care.

Key Responsibilities:  

•    Non-Sterile Compounding and Schedule Execution

• Accurately weigh, measure, and mix ingredients to compound medications, using appropriate PPE for hazardous and non-hazardous compounding, according to master formulation records, USP <795>, USP <800>, and company SOPs to ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery.
• Execute the daily production schedule to ensure quality and on-time delivery of compounded medications

•    Laboratory and Equipment Maintenance and Sanitization 

• Maintain laboratory conditions through rigorous cleaning and sanitization to support USP <795> and USP <800> compliance.
• Operate and maintain compounding equipment, including calibrations, per SOPs.

•    Inventory Management and Restocking 

• Maintain lab supply inventory and submit warehouse requisitions for lab supplies.
• Remove out-of-date materials, restock lab and adjacent areas with PPE, supplies, devices, and any additional equipment needed to perform required tasks.

•    Quality Control & Assurance 

• Conduct in-process quality checks, including verifying clarity, consistency, and proper packaging during and after preparation.
• Document all processes and activities, including outcomes, per USP, FDA, and Good Documentation Practices.

•    Training, Competency, and Continuous Improvement 

• Maintain required training and competencies in the electronic quality management system.
• Participate in LEAN initiatives (Root Cause Analysis, Operational Walkthroughs, Internal Audits) to improve operational efficiency and product quality.

Key Metrics:

• Compound non-sterile medications (10-15 per day)
• Complete daily and ongoing tasks, including cleaning, calibration and inventory checks (20-30 per week)
• Complete ongoing self-guided trainings, and manager-led competencies and evaluations (12-15 per year)

How Akina Commits to Supporting You:

• Gives clear directions and expectations
• Makes sure you have the necessary tools
• Delegates appropriately
• Holds effective meetings
• Meets one-on-one with you quarterly or more, if needed
• Rewards and recognizes your performance

Experience and Qualifications

• Certification and Licensure: Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician or Technician Trainee. Active pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) is preferred.
• Non-Sterile Compounding Expertise: 1-2 years of experience in non-sterile compounding (preferred but not required). Proficiency in weighing, measuring, and mixing pharmaceutical ingredients with precision and consistency.
• Laboratory and Equipment Maintenance: Demonstrated ability to clean, sanitize, and maintain lab equipment and compounding areas in compliance with USP <795>, USP <800>, and company SOPs. Familiarity with calibration and maintenance of compounding equipment to ensure accuracy and functionality.
• Inventory Management Skills: Proven experience managing lab supply inventory, including restocking, removing expired materials, and maintaining proper storage conditions. Ability to submit accurate requisitions for supplies and equipment to support uninterrupted compounding operations.
• Quality Control and Assurance: Commitment to ensuring all compounded medications meet rigorous quality standards, including checks for clarity, consistency, and accurate packaging.
• Documentation and Recordkeeping: Strong attention to detail in documenting all compounding activities, calculations, quality checks, and related tasks.
• Communication and Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with pharmacists, team members, and other departments. Ability to provide and receive feedback constructively to improve processes and outcomes.
• Technology Skills: Proficiency in using pharmacy management systems and compounding software to streamline workflow and ensure compliance.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical and Supplementary Benefits: Akina Pharmacy offers two medical plan options with employer premium contributions up to 85%, dental and vision coverage, accident and hospital indemnity, and company paid long term and short-term disability options, available after 30 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Take advantage of generous paid time off to recharge, focus on personal priorities, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy six scheduled paid holidays to celebrate and spend quality time with loved ones.
• 401K Match: Invest in your future with our 401K plan, featuring a Safe Harbor match up to 4%.
• Rewards & Recognition: Be celebrated for your hard work and achievements through our dedicated rewards and recognition program.
• No Cost Medication: Employees are eligible to receive prescribed compounded medications at no cost, after 30 days of employment. 
   

Akina Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and inclusive environment for all team members. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Akina Pharmacy accepts applications for this position on a rolling basis.