Compounding Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Pharmacist

Job Description

The Staff Pharmacist plays a key role in a highly regulated sterile compounding pharmacy, ensuring that customized medications are prepared, verified, and delivered with exceptional accuracy, quality, and safety. This role focuses on training and developing pharmacy technicians, overseeing sterile compounding activities in accordance with USP 795, 797, and 800, and maintaining strict compliance with standard operating procedures, quality assurance, and regulatory standards. The Staff Pharmacist also provides clinical consultation to patients and healthcare providers, supports production planning, and contributes to a collaborative environment dedicated to patient safety and product integrity.

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.
• Support cycle counts, inventory accuracy, and supply chain management activities related to medication and compounding supplies.
• 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.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as designated or assigned to support pharmacy operations and patient care.
• Report to leadership as required and provide updates on staff performance, workflow efficiency, and quality metrics.

Essential 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.
• Ability to work effectively in hospital, retail, inpatient, and health care pharmacy environments, including intravenous therapy and medication filling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 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.

Work Environment

This position is based in a highly regulated compounding pharmacy environment focused on the preparation of customized medications. You will work in a clean, laboratory-style setting that emphasizes sterile technique and contamination control. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gowns, gloves, masks, and hair coverings is required, and strict adherence to quality, safety, and sterile compounding procedures is essential. The role involves working closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and quality teams in a collaborative, fast-paced environment dedicated to patient safety and product quality. The atmosphere is detail-oriented and compliance-driven, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, thorough documentation, and adherence to regulatory standards. Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, supplemental insurance options, paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and 401(k) matching, supporting both professional and personal well-being.

This is a Contract position based out of Lake Mary, FL.

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

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lake Mary,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

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