Compounding Pharmacist

GENERAL SUMMARY:

We are a Sterile Compounding Pharmacy seeking a Compounding Pharmacist with the ability to represent our company and themselves professionally. Ideally this person will also possess excellent communication skills; reading and writing as well as the ability to speak clearly and be sympathetic toward client’s needs.

Sterile Compounding Pharmacist will be actively involved in the production of and supervise a team of pharmacy technicians in the compounding of medications.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated individual who enjoys a fast-pace environment.

Adheres to and exhibits our core values:

Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness. 

Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.

Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.

 Job Description:

• Prepare sterile batches;
• Compound sterile products with an emphasis on high risk preparations;
• Consistently demonstrate aseptic technique through the compounding process;
• Supervise a team of pharmacy technicians in batch making and compounding;
• Manage inventory and product procurement;
• Manage clean room equipment and overall cleanroom facilities, including cleaning and monitory quality control and quality assurance;
• Interpret prescriptions and interact with physicians and their staffs to clarify discrepancies and rectify omissions in processing of orders;
• Perform mathematical calculations necessary for complex compounding;

Sterile Compounding:

• Utilize aseptic technique in the preparation of all sterile products;
• Aseptically don sterile garment and appropriate personal protective equipment;
• Review prescriptions for completion and accurately generate compounding document;
• Accurately and aseptically compound sterile preparations into syringes and vials, etc.;
• Properly use all compounding equipment such as balances and measuring devices;
• Adapt to changes in policies and procedures according to changes in laws affecting the pharmacy;

Non-Sterile Compounding:

• Prepare patient drug orders according to procedure;
• Select correct medication, strength and dosage form;
• Count, measure, weigh, and pour medications as necessary;
• Generate compounding document per policies and procedures;

Additional Responsibilities:

• Communicate openly and respectfully with fellow team members;
• Train new technicians.
• Notify Director of Operations of any issues regarding orders.
• Communicate stock utilization and ordering needs to the Production Manager.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an Accredited Program
• Licensure as a pharmacist in the State of California, and in good standing
• One year compounding experience preferred

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday 9am-5:30pm

Expected to work overtime and weekends based on business necessity.  Must be able to work when required.

Salary:

• Competitive pay, corresponding with experience
• Opportunities for salary advancement based on performance review

Benefits: 

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Seven (7) Paid Holidays

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION

1. A short cover letter explaining your interest in this position and;
2. A one page resume that includes your experience related to the job description. Please do not call the pharmacy with inquiries. While we appreciate each candidate’s interest in the position, only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
3. Assessment link will be emailed, interview will not be scheduled until Assessment is completed.