Staff Pharmacist

Responsibilities

• Fully understand and consistently apply Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to sterile compounding activities.
• Train, develop, and monitor pharmacy technicians and other staff within the department to ensure high performance and adherence to procedures.
• Apply and oversee compounding techniques in accordance with USP 795, 797, and 800 to maintain the quality and safety of compounded medications.
• Ensure all quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) tasks are completed accurately and documented in the appropriate environmental platform.
• Process prescriptions using pharmacy software with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and timely dispensing.
• Provide consultation to patients and healthcare providers regarding compounded medications and traditional medications, including therapeutic considerations and drug interactions.
• Quarantine expired products and manage returns or destruction of such products in compliance with state laws and regulations.
• Assist in developing and executing the weekly sterile drug production schedule to prioritize and make available critical products based on dispensing history and current needs.
• Follow pharmacy standard operating procedures for medication compounding and preparation, including accurate compounding log documentation, appropriate labeling with correct beyond-use dates (BUD), and controlled substances reconciliation when applicable.
• Manage inventory control and supply management to ensure technicians have the materials and equipment needed to perform their tasks without interruption.
• Contribute to production planning and workflow optimization to maximize technician productivity and maintain timely medication preparation.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, providers, and internal stakeholders, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive and private health information and pharmacy records.
• Ensure compounded preparations meet acceptable standards of quality, strength, and purity, with appropriate packaging and labeling that align with good pharmacy practices, state regulations, PCAB standards, and current scientific applications.
• Collaborate effectively with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, quality teams, and other healthcare professionals in a fast-paced environment.
• Report to leadership as required and provide updates on staff performance, workflow efficiency, and quality metrics.

Requirements

• Active pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• Experience working in a compounding pharmacy environment, with direct involvement in sterile and non-sterile compounding.
• Proficiency in USP 797 standards and hands-on experience in aseptic technique within a cleanroom environment.
• Strong understanding of USP 795, 797, and 800 and their application to sterile compounding and handling of hazardous medications.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage staff effectively and efficiently in a pharmacy setting.
• Excellent customer service skills and a genuine desire to serve patients, providers, and the organization.
• Strong communication skills, including professional phone etiquette and the ability to consult clearly with patients and healthcare providers.
• High integrity, dependability, and a strong focus on quality and accuracy in all pharmacy activities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in prescription processing, compounding, and documentation.
• Empathetic, good listener, and effective communicator capable of building trust with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to compound preparations of acceptable quality, strength, and purity with appropriate packaging and labeling in line with good pharmacy practices, state regulations, PCAB standards, and current scientific applications.
• Competence in using pharmacy software for prescription processing, data entry, medication refills, and inventory-related tasks.
• Knowledge of drug interactions, therapeutic considerations, and appropriate medication use in various care settings.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy, retail pharmacy, or inpatient pharmacy settings is beneficial.
• Experience in intravenous therapy (IV) compounding and sterile preparation is an advantage.
• Experience with inventory management, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy in a pharmacy or health care setting.
• Familiarity with supply chain management principles related to pharmaceutical products and compounding supplies.
• Experience with production planning and workflow optimization in a pharmacy environment.
• Knowledge of prior authorization processes and coordination with healthcare providers and payers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Energetic, highly motivated team player with strong personal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain strict discretion and confidentiality when handling highly sensitive and private patient data.
• Comfort working in a customer-facing role with a focus on service, empathy, and patient education.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving pharmacy standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Willingness to take on additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required or assigned to support the pharmacy’s mission.

Qualifications

• Active pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• Experience working in a compounding pharmacy environment, with direct involvement in sterile and non-sterile compounding.
• Proficiency in USP 797 standards and hands-on experience in aseptic technique within a cleanroom environment.
• Strong understanding of USP 795, 797, and 800 and their application to sterile compounding and handling of hazardous medications.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage staff effectively and efficiently in a pharmacy setting.
• Excellent customer service skills and a genuine desire to serve patients, providers, and the organization.
• Strong communication skills, including professional phone etiquette and the ability to consult clearly with patients and healthcare providers.
• High integrity, dependability, and a strong focus on quality and accuracy in all pharmacy activities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in prescription processing, compounding, and documentation.
• Empathetic, good listener, and effective communicator capable of building trust with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to compound preparations of acceptable quality, strength, and purity with appropriate packaging and labeling in line with good pharmacy practices, state regulations, PCAB standards, and current scientific applications.
• Competence in using pharmacy software for prescription processing, data entry, medication refills, and inventory-related tasks.
• Knowledge of drug interactions, therapeutic considerations, and appropriate medication use in various care settings.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy, retail pharmacy, or inpatient pharmacy settings is beneficial.
• Experience in intravenous therapy (IV) compounding and sterile preparation is an advantage.
• Experience with inventory management, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy in a pharmacy or health care setting.
• Familiarity with supply chain management principles related to pharmaceutical products and compounding supplies.
• Experience with production planning and workflow optimization in a pharmacy environment.
• Knowledge of prior authorization processes and coordination with healthcare providers and payers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Energetic, highly motivated team player with strong personal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain strict discretion and confidentiality when handling highly sensitive and private patient data.
• Comfort working in a customer-facing role with a focus on service, empathy, and patient education.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving pharmacy standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Willingness to take on additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required or assigned to support the pharmacy’s mission.

Skills

• Active pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• Experience working in a compounding pharmacy environment, with direct involvement in sterile and non-sterile compounding.
• Proficiency in USP 797 standards and hands-on experience in aseptic technique within a cleanroom environment.
• Strong understanding of USP 795, 797, and 800 and their application to sterile compounding and handling of hazardous medications.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage staff effectively and efficiently in a pharmacy setting.
• Excellent customer service skills and a genuine desire to serve patients, providers, and the organization.
• Strong communication skills, including professional phone etiquette and the ability to consult clearly with patients and healthcare providers.
• High integrity, dependability, and a strong focus on quality and accuracy in all pharmacy activities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in prescription processing, compounding, and documentation.
• Empathetic, good listener, and effective communicator capable of building trust with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to compound preparations of acceptable quality, strength, and purity with appropriate packaging and labeling in line with good pharmacy practices, state regulations, PCAB standards, and current scientific applications.
• Competence in using pharmacy software for prescription processing, data entry, medication refills, and inventory-related tasks.
• Knowledge of drug interactions, therapeutic considerations, and appropriate medication use in various care settings.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy, retail pharmacy, or inpatient pharmacy settings is beneficial.
• Experience in intravenous therapy (IV) compounding and sterile preparation is an advantage.
• Experience with inventory management, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy in a pharmacy or health care setting.
• Familiarity with supply chain management principles related to pharmaceutical products and compounding supplies.
• Experience with production planning and workflow optimization in a pharmacy environment.
• Knowledge of prior authorization processes and coordination with healthcare providers and payers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Energetic, highly motivated team player with strong personal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain strict discretion and confidentiality when handling highly sensitive and private patient data.
• Comfort working in a customer-facing role with a focus on service, empathy, and patient education.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving pharmacy standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Willingness to take on additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required or assigned to support the pharmacy’s mission.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage.
• Life insurance (voluntary).
• Supplemental insurance options.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Sick leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $64.00 - $68.00/hr.