In this episode of CPhT Connect, host Mike Johnston sits down with Alexander Carter, BCSCPT, CPhT, an Implementation Specialist at Pharmacy Stars, to explore how a career built on curiosity, persistence, and continual growth can open unexpected doors.

From his start as an "accidental technician" to leading compliance implementations for hospitals across the U.S. and Canada, Alex shares how each career step, from sterile compounding and home infusion to automation and software, was driven by taking initiative and saying "yes" to opportunities before it felt comfortable.

He opens up about:

• Moving from hospital sterile compounding to home infusion and eventually into leadership and technology roles.

• How perseverance, communication, and knowing your value can shape career advancement.

• His work with the Indiana Pharmacy Association Technician Council aims to elevate the voices and engagement of technicians statewide.

• The evolution of compounding compliance technology and how tools like Compounding360 simplify documentation, training, and USP compliance across multi-site systems.

• Why "taking chances" and building genuine professional connections, especially through platforms like LinkedIn, can change the trajectory of your career.

Alex's story is a testament to the power of stepping out of your comfort zone and shaping your own professional path. Whether you're just starting your pharmacy journey or looking to specialize, this episode will inspire you to take that next leap forward.

LinkedIn: Alexander Carter, BCSCPT, CPhT Organization: Pharmacy Stars – Compounding360