Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist Non-Sterile Compounding

Southend Pharmacy is seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist Non-Sterile Compounding to provide clinical oversight, prescription verification, and operational support for our expanding non-sterile compounding pharmacy. This role combines clinical pharmacy expertise with hands-on knowledge of non-sterile compounding to ensure the safe, accurate, and compliant preparation of customized medications.

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing and verifying prescriptions, evaluating formulation appropriateness, overseeing non-sterile compounding activities, ensuring compliance with USP 795, state and federal regulations, and maintaining the highest standards of quality assurance. This position serves as a clinical resource for providers, pharmacy technicians, and internal departments while supporting innovation in personalized medicine and continuous process improvement.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, effectively managing concurrent provider and patient inquiries while navigating multiple systems, including dual monitors and LifeFile, with exceptional accuracy and efficiency. This role also requires outstanding customer service and de-escalation skills, with the ability to professionally resolve complex or sensitive situations, uphold company policies, and deliver a positive experience that reflects Southend Pharmacy's commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.

Essential Responsibilities

Clinical & Patient Care

• Review, interpret, and verify prescriptions for compounded non-sterile medications to ensure clinical appropriateness, dosing accuracy, and patient safety.
• Evaluate patient-specific information to support individualized therapeutic recommendations when appropriate.
• Provide clinical consultation regarding formulation selection, dosage forms, ingredient compatibility, stability, and beyond-use dating (BUD).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers regarding customized compounded therapies.
• Answer clinical questions regarding compounded medications, administration, storage, and therapeutic alternatives.
• Promote safe medication practices and provide pharmaceutical expertise across the organization.

Non-Sterile Compounding Operations

• Oversee and support daily non-sterile compounding operations in accordance with USP 795 standards.
• Verify calculations, formulations, ingredient selection, weighing, measuring, mixing, packaging, and labeling of compounded medications.
• Perform final pharmacist verification prior to dispensing.
• Ensure adherence to Master Formulation Records (MFRs), Compounding Records, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with the development, validation, and implementation of new compounded formulations, dosage forms, and pharmacy processes.
• Support production of capsules, creams, gels, ointments, troches, suspensions, oral liquids, powders, and other customized dosage forms.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state pharmacy regulations, including USP 795, FDA guidance applicable to 503A compounding pharmacies, DEA requirements, and Texas State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Maintain complete and accurate pharmacy documentation, including:
  • Master Formulation Records (MFRs)
  • Compounding Records
  • Batch Documentation
  • Equipment Cleaning Logs
  • Quality Assurance Documentation
  • Ingredient and Lot Traceability Records
• Participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections, and quality reviews.
• Investigate, document, and resolve compounding deviations, errors, and quality events.
• Ensure proper documentation and inventory control of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and compounding supplies.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Support pharmacy quality assurance initiatives to ensure product consistency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Review compounded formulations for stability, compatibility, and pharmaceutical integrity.
• Participate in root cause analyses and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Assist in developing and updating pharmacy policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, efficiency, documentation, and patient safety.

Training & Leadership

• Train, mentor, and evaluate pharmacy technicians on non-sterile compounding procedures and documentation requirements.
• Support ongoing staff competency assessments and continuing education initiatives.
• Educate providers and internal staff regarding compounded medications, dosage forms, stability, storage requirements, and patient counseling considerations.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Operational Support

• Collaborate with pharmacy leadership to optimize workflow, staffing, and production scheduling.
• Monitor inventory levels of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, packaging materials, and compounding supplies.
• Assist with vendor coordination and inventory management to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Support new product development initiatives and expansion of the pharmacy's personalized medicine portfolio.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.

Licensure

• Active, unrestricted Texas Pharmacist License in good standing.

Experience

• Minimum of 13 years of pharmacist experience in a 503A compounding pharmacy, retail compounding pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, or similar pharmacy environment.
• Experience with non-sterile compounding strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USP 795 standards and pharmacy compounding regulations.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations, dosage forms, ingredient compatibility, formulation techniques, and documentation standards.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume pharmacy environment while navigating multiple systems and maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to professionally de-escalate challenging situations, resolve provider and patient concerns, and deliver solutions while maintaining regulatory compliance and a patient-centered experience.
• Proficiency using pharmacy management systems, prescription processing software, and electronic health record (EHR/EMR) platforms to accurately review, verify, document, and process prescriptions in a high-volume pharmacy environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or optimizing compounded formulations.
• Experience using LifeFile pharmacy software or similar pharmacy management systems to support prescription processing, workflow management, provider communication, and patient services.
• Knowledge of FDA guidance applicable to 503A compounding pharmacies.
• Familiarity with Master Formulation Records (MFRs) and compounding documentation.
• Experience with pharmacy management systems and compounding software.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical calculations, formulation science, stability, and compatibility.
• Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) preferred but not required.

What We Offer:

• Full benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k) with company match, PTO, Flex days, holidays, and more!

Southend Pharmacy does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Southend Pharmacy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all team members feel valued & respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.