Clinical Compounding Pharmacist

Prof Compounding Centers of America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PCCA in Houston, TX is seeking a Clinical Compounding Pharmacist to serve as a liaison between PCCA and its members, answering questions, providing training, and offering consultations.

The role involves advising on extemporaneous compounding, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, and USP/FDA compliance, while educating pharmacists and technicians through seminars and lectures. Strong communication and office software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D or BS in Pharmacy required.
• Five years of compounding experience in a pharmacy practice.
• BCSCP preferred, or 5+ years of significant compounding with USP <797>/<800> exposure.
• Knowledge of extemporaneous compounding issues from training or work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer members' scientific questions by phone or email promptly and professionally
• Teach pharmacists and technicians in CORE and other educational seminars
• Serve as an ambassador for PCCA and the pharmacy profession
• Interact with customers, physicians, academicians, staff, vendors and regulators
• Provide consultative services on extemporaneous compounding, pharmacology and USP/FDA standards
• Educate pharmacists and technicians through lectures at events and seminars
• Assist with special projects as needed

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Education

Pharm.D

B.S. in Pharmacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

PCCA
9901 S. Wilcrest Dr.
Houston, TX 77099, USA

Description

The Clinical Compounding Pharmacist will act as a liaison between PCCA and their customers by answering questions, providing training, and providing consultations.

What You Will Do

• Answer PCCA Member's scientific questions via telephone or electronic mail in a timely and professional manner
• Teach pharmacists and technicians in PCCA's CORE and other educational seminars, as required
• Act as an ambassador for PCCA and the profession of pharmacy
• Interact with customers, medical practitioners, academicians, fellow employees, vendors, regulatory agency representatives and governmental personnel
• Provide consultative services to PCCA's member pharmacists, encompassing all aspects of the science of extemporaneous compounding, including pharmaceutics (dosage form development), pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, pharmacology, chemical compatibility, beyond use dating, compliance with relevant chapters of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), compliance with FDA requirements, current peer reviewed literature, formulation processes and current issues impacting the profession
• Assist in the education of pharmacists and technicians via lectures in training events and seminars
• Assist with special projects, as required

Who You Are

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D)
• Five years of compounding experience gained from working in a pharmacy practice setting that regularly compounds medications
• Board Certification in Sterile Compounding (BCSCP) preferred, or a minimum of 5 years of significant clinical experience in non-sterile to sterile compounding and USP <797>/<800> compliance
• Knowledge of extemporaneous compounding issues as described above, which is gained through specialized schooling or training, or through work experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Who We Are

PCCA helps pharmacists and prescribers create personalized medicine that makes a difference in patients' lives. As a complete resource for independent compounding pharmacists, PCCA provides high-quality products, education and support to more than 3,000 pharmacy members throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and other countries around the world. Incorporated in 1981 by a network of pharmacists, PCCA has supported pharmacy compounding for more than 40 years. Learn more at www.pccarx.com.

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