Sterile Coordinator

Company Overview

Before we opened Strive Pharmacy we were unsatisfied with the current state of the pharmaceutical industry. Most of the current pharmaceuticals only offer a one size fits all approach and often come with unwanted and potentially dangerous side effects. We found that through compounding we can offer a much more personalized solution to medicine.

Through this we have been able to help patients get the results they are seeking for their personal needs. After years of working for corporate chains we took the risk and opened Strive Pharmacy. We are dedicated to providing a better experience for each customer and clinic that we work with. Come see the Strive difference.

Our Mission

We’re flipping the script with personal medicine. We strive to interrupt an industry that has been closed to personalized care, accessibility, and nuance for too long. We strive to shift a reactive view of self-care and ignite a proactive baseline-shifting approach to health for all. ‘The human element’ is our crux and catalyst, driving all that we do, whether we’re interacting with patients, providers, or practices. We’re here to partner with those ready for a change. More than a compounding pharmacy, we’re on a mission to positively disrupt healthcare as we know it. Strive is about more than medicine. Strive is about striving for the personal side of healthcare.

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:

The Sterile Coordinator plays a critical role in the daily operations of the sterile compounding team. This position is responsible for workflow coordination, technician task delegation, oversight of training and development, and ensuring sterile production processes move forward efficiently and in compliance with regulatory and company standards. The Sterile Coordinator serves as a leader, coach, and problem-solver, ensuring both product quality and team performance are consistently upheld.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assign daily compounding and preparation tasks such as weighing, filtering, and crimping to technicians based on skill level, training progress, and performance history.
• Evaluate technician strengths, confidence levels, speed, adaptability, and motivation to ensure efficient task allocation.
  Ensure technicians are supported and challenged appropriately, offering guidance and coaching to optimize individual and team performance.
• Coordinate onboarding and ongoing training for sterile technicians, including scheduling sessions, providing hands-on instruction, and monitoring progress.
• Perform regular check-ins to assess training effectiveness, identify additional learning needs, and encourage progression into more complex product types (e.g., NAD, Super/MIC, Glutathione).
• Serve as a mentor by offering feedback, support, and practical tips on garbing, aseptic techniques, and other critical tasks.
• Take ownership of “outside-the-hood” duties including cleaning and organizing beakers, operating the autoclave and oven, ensuring required components are prepared for following days schedule, restocking supplies and cleanrooms,  and managing labeling tasks.
• Ensure these support tasks are maintained throughout the day by delegating appropriately or completing them directly as needed based on staffing levels.
• Monitor sterile lots in process to track progress and ensure timely completion, identifying and escalating critical lots that must be prioritized for on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with QA to address bottlenecks and help prevent or resolve delays in release.
• Maintain and optimize sterile workflow scheduling using a structured template that includes shift transitions, hood spot rotations, and timing expectations.
• Communicate regularly with management regarding daily plans, changes, staffing issues, or delays to enable proactive planning and decision-making.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in sterile compounding or pharmacy operations; leadership experience preferred.
• State License; active and in good standing
  Strong understanding of aseptic technique, USP <797>, and sterile production workflows.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Google Worksheets 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to navigate and resolve workflow challenges.
• Proficient with basic scheduling tools and comfortable learning new systems.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Familiarity with compounding of specialty products such as NAD+, MIC injections, and Glutathione.
• Experience coordinating with QA and cross-functional departments.
• Background in pharmacy production environments (503A or 503B a plus).

Benefits/ Perks

Strive Pharmacy provides a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses various perks such as employer paid healthcare coverage available after 30 days of employment, the choice of an FSA/HSA, a voucher for new hire scrubs (if applicable), parental leave, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and the benefit of weekends and holidays off. FREE COMPOUNDED MEDS to employees and immediate family members.

Culture 

At Strive, culture plays a fundamental role in shaping our workplace atmosphere. Beyond our exceptional benefits package, we foster a sense of community. Throughout the year, we arrange various holiday potlucks and festive celebrations. Strive is committed to promoting both personal and professional development, striving for our employees to excel and grow in every aspect of their lives, both within and outside of 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.