Staff Pharmacist- Non-Sterile Compounding

Playa Pharmacy; California (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time flexibility

Focused compounding environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Playa Pharmacy in the greater Los Angeles area is seeking a part-time Staff Pharmacist with hands-on non-sterile compounding experience. You’ll apply USP <795> guidelines, review prescriptions, and guide technicians in compounding workflows to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance in a dedicated compounding environment.

This role offers growth toward Pharmacist-in-Charge as the pharmacy expands, with a patient-centered focus and close collaboration with prescribers to tailor medications

Qualifications

• PharmD from an accredited institution.
• Active California pharmacist license in good standing.
• 6 months+ hands-on experience in a non-sterile compounding setting.
• Working knowledge of USP <795> guidelines and compounding documentation (MFRs, CRs).
• Experience with PV1/PV2 verification workflows for compounded preparations.
• 1+ years of pharmacist experience in an independent, retail, specialty, or hospital setting.
• Strong clinical judgment and prescription verification skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small, fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Verify and dispense conventional prescriptions with a high standard of clinical review.
• Perform PV1 and PV2 verification on compounded preparations to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
• Apply working knowledge of USP <795> non-sterile compounding guidelines in day-to-day operations.
• Review prescriptions for completeness, appropriate dosage, drug interactions, and patient-specific considerations.
• Support QA/QC documentation including Master Formulation Records (MFRs) and Compounding Records (CRs).
• Assist in supervising and guiding pharmacy technicians on compounding workflows, labeling, and documentation.
• Counsel patients on both commercially manufactured and compounded medications, including usage, storage, and expected outcomes.
• Collaborate with prescribers to resolve clinical questions, clarify orders, and support optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate prescription records and verification logs in compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Support pharmacy compliance with California Board of Pharmacy regulations, DEA requirements, and HIPAA.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Patient counseling

Regulatory compliance

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

PV1/PV2 workflows

Job description

Job Description

About Us

We are a fast-growing, independently owned non-sterile compounding pharmacy serving patients across the greater Los Angeles area and beyond. Compounding is not a side service here — it is everything we do. We partner closely with prescribers to deliver personalized medications that commercial pharmacies simply cannot provide, and we are expanding. We are looking for a motivated, patient-centered pharmacist who wants to grow with us.

Job Summary

We are seeking a part-time Staff Pharmacist with hands-on non-sterile compounding experience to join our growing team. You already know your way around a compounding lab — USP <795>, formulation records, PV workflows — and you are ready to apply that knowledge in a pharmacy where compounding is the entire focus. For the right candidate, this role offers a clear path to Pharmacist-in-Charge as we grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify and dispense conventional prescriptions with a high standard of clinical review
• Perform PV1 and PV2 verification on compounded preparations to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance
• Apply working knowledge of USP <795> non-sterile compounding guidelines in day-to-day operations
• Review prescriptions for completeness, appropriate dosage, drug interactions, and patient-specific considerations
• Support QA/QC documentation including Master Formulation Records (MFRs) and Compounding Records (CRs)
• Assist in supervising and guiding pharmacy technicians on compounding workflows, labeling, and documentation
• Counsel patients on both commercially manufactured and compounded medications, including usage, storage, and expected outcomes
• Collaborate with prescribers to resolve clinical questions, clarify orders, and support optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate prescription records and verification logs in compliance with state and federal requirements
• Support pharmacy compliance with California Board of Pharmacy regulations, DEA requirements, and HIPAA

Qualifications

Required:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited institution
• Active, unrestricted California pharmacist license in good standing
• 6 months+ hands-on experience in a non-sterile compounding pharmacy setting
• Working knowledge of USP <795> guidelines and compounding documentation (MFRs, CRs)
• Experience with PV1/PV2 verification workflows for compounded preparations
• 1+ years of overall pharmacist experience in an independent, retail, specialty, or hospital setting
• Strong clinical judgment and prescription verification skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small, fast-paced team environment

Preferred:

• 1+ years of hands-on experience in a non-sterile compounding pharmacy setting
• Experience in specialty compounding areas such as hormone therapy, dermatology, pain management, pediatrics, or veterinary
• Familiarity with pharmacy software systems; DigitalRx experience a plus
• Interest in specialty areas such as hormone therapy, dermatology, pain management, or pediatrics
• Leadership ambitions and interest in growing into a Pharmacist-in-Charge role

Growth Path to PIC

For the right candidate, the path to Pharmacist-in-Charge is real and near-term. As you demonstrate ownership of clinical quality and operations, that designation follows. If you want to lead a focused compounding pharmacy and put your fingerprints on something being built, this is the opportunity.

Why Join Us

• Part-time schedule with flexibility — designed for a pharmacist who wants meaningful patient centered work
• A focused compounding environment where your existing skills are put to full use from day one
• Competitive compensation reflective of your experience
• Independently owned pharmacy where your contributions directly shape the patient experience
• Clear growth trajectory toward a PIC designation for the right candidate
• Work with patients who depend on personalized care they cannot get anywhere else

Company Description

About Us
We are a fast-growing, independently owned non-sterile compounding pharmacy serving patients across the Los Angeles area. Compounding is not a side service here — it is everything we do. We partner closely with prescribers to deliver personalized medications that commercial pharmacies simply can't provide, and we are expanding. We're looking for a sharp, experienced pharmacist who is ready to lead.