Staff Pharmacist (Compounding Pharmacy)

AccuMix Pharmacy; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Professional development opportunities

Performance reviews every 90 days

Job summary

A local compounding pharmacy in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a full-time Staff Pharmacist to manage day-to-day prescription processing and compounding operations. The ideal candidate will hold an active Illinois pharmacist license and have a strong understanding of pharmacy regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include verifying prescriptions, ensuring compliance standards, and mentoring pharmacy technicians. The position offers a competitive salary range of $115k to $130k, and the work environment values accuracy, safety, and quality.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and SOP-driven operations.
• Experience with sterile and/or non-sterile compounding workflows preferred.
• Comfort supervising technicians in daily workflow.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day prescription processing and verification.
• Review and verify prescriptions and clarify orders when needed.
• Maintain quality and compliance standards.

Skills

Pharmaceutical calculations

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Active, unrestricted Illinois pharmacist license

PharmD or BS/BPharm

Job description

AccuMix Pharmacyis a locally owned compounding pharmacy specializing in sterile and non-sterile customized medications. Our operation is built around accuracy, safety, documentation, and repeatable quality, with clear SOPs and disciplined processes that support reliable turnaround times. We value accountability, professionalism, and a supportive, family-style culture where team members take pride in doing things the right way.

Location:Elmhurst, IL

Schedule:Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm

Compensation:115k to 130k + benefits

Performance Review Frequency: 90 days and annually thereafter

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role, for a Staff Pharmacist in a compounding pharmacy. The Staff Pharmacist will support day-to-day prescription processing and pharmacist verification in a production environment, including sterile and non-sterile compounded medications depending on experience and workflow needs. Responsibilities include reviewing and verifying prescriptions, clarifying orders with prescribers when needed, performing in-process and final checks of compounded preparations, and ensuring all compounding and dispensing documentation is complete and accurate. The role also includes collaborating with the team on formulation questions, maintaining quality and compliance standards, supporting inventory controls (lot tracking, expirations, quarantines/holds), and providing professional communication and customer service to prescribers and patients. Coverage during planned PTO may be required; when necessary and eligible, the Staff Pharmacist may serve as an acting PIC/designee for short periods in coordination with management.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Illinois pharmacist license in good standing (PharmD or BS/BPharm).
• Strong understanding of pharmacy regulatory compliance and a disciplined approach to SOP-driven operations, documentation, and quality control.
• Ability to perform accurate pharmaceutical calculations and apply sound clinical judgment when evaluating prescriptions and formulation considerations.
• Experience with sterile and/or non-sterile compounding workflows is preferred; familiarity with USP <795> and <797> expectations is a plus, but not required for the right candidate.
• Comfort supervising and supporting technicians in daily workflow while maintaining a calm, professional, detail-oriented presence.
• Strong communication skills with prescribers, patients, and internal teams; ability to clarify and resolve issues efficiently.
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and commitment to safety, accuracy, and consistency in a production setting.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

Preferred (not required)

• Compounding experience (sterile and/or non-sterile)
• Familiarity with USP standards and SOP-driven environments