Lead Pharmacist – Compounding & Tech Team Lead (Onsite)

Meds; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and

Short-Term Disability and Life Ins.

401(k) with company match

Complimentary daily lunch on-site

Job summary

Meds.com in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to lead a busy pharmacy team. You will supervise technicians, review prescriptions, and ensure accurate compounding and dispensing for in-state and out-of-state orders.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, regulatory compliance (USP 795/797/800), and mentoring a 20–30 technician crew daily. On-site work with competitive compensation, full medical benefits, and lunch provided.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited school.
• Licensed pharmacist in good standing in IL; multi-state licensure desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on pharmacy experience.
• Ability to supervise QA and Compliance during inspections.
• Ability to wear a respirator and work with hazardous materials.
• Hands-on experience with non-sterile compounding preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with dosage calculations and data analysis.
• Knowledge of USP standards <795>, <797>, and <800>.

Responsibilities

• Supervise compounding performed by Pharmacy Technicians to ensure adherence to policies and law.
• Review prescriptions issued by authorized prescribers.
• Oversee compounding and dispensing of prescribed medications for patient care.
• Cooperatively manage chemical inventory and assess ingredients for identity, purity, and strength.
• Provide telephonic consultations to patients and customers on interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage.
• Supervise maintenance and cleaning of the compounding environment and tools.
• Report out-of-spec observations and modifications to Quality/Compliance.
• Train compounding staff on techniques and procedures.
• Conduct environmental monitoring (temperatures, incubator checks).
• Pursue licensure in other states and maintain good standing for non-resident licenses.
• Ensure compliance with USP <795>, <797>, <800> standards.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Dosage calculation

Pharmacy software

Education

PharmD / B.S. in Pharmacy

Licensed Pharmacist in IL

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Compounding equipment

Job description

Meds.com in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to lead a busy pharmacy team. You will supervise technicians, review prescriptions, and ensure accurate compounding and dispensing for in-state and out-of-state orders.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, regulatory compliance (USP 795/797/800), and mentoring a 20–30 technician crew daily. On-site work with competitive compensation, full medical benefits, and lunch provided.