Sterile Compounding Pharmacist

Belmar Pharma Solutions; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Arizona is seeking a Sterile Compounding Pharmacist to oversee compounding activities, ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory standards. This role requires a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and an active pharmacy license. Responsibilities include developing formulations, training staff, and performing compliance checks. We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a strong background in mathematics and chemistry. This full-time position also involves performing inspections and training in sterile compounding techniques.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Arizona.
• Experience in sterile compounding is required.
• Strong mathematical and chemistry background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local sterile compounding laws.
• Develop new formulations and troubleshoot formulation problems.
• Train pharmacists and technicians in compounding procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or pharmacist (R.Ph.) degree

Active and unrestricted pharmacy license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

LifeFile pharmacy software

Job description

Overview

The Sterile Compounding Pharmacist is responsible for sterile compounding activities of the pharmacy. This includes personalizing prescriptions to meet unique requirements by creating new formulations and updating existing ones in the direction of the Sterile Compounding Manager, Pharmacist in Charge (PIC), and the Belmar Pharma Solutions Corporate Product Team. The Sterile Compounding Pharmacist will provide initial and final prescription verification of formulas and prescriptions and ensure batch records and compounded products are accurate and of high quality. This role involves training on how to compound sterile dosage forms and performing compounding tasks. Additionally, the Sterile Compounding Pharmacist will participate, and be qualified in all sterile compounding activities, while supporting compounding pharmacists, technician supervisors, and technicians.

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with the role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to sterile compounding
• Strong understanding of USP 797 and USP 800
• Develop new formulations and maintain existing formula worksheets according to the company’s SOPs
• Troubleshoot formulation problems and propose solutions
• Write and review compounding SOPs
• Train technicians and pharmacists in the use of PK Compounder and other pharmacy software, as well as compounding equipment and procedures
• Compound with technicians as workflow requires
• Communicate extensively with Sterile Compounding Manager, Sterile Compounding Supervisor, and compounding technicians
• Collaborate with the Quality Department on process improvements, investigations, deviations, and CAPAs
• Check compounding activity performance by technicians and release batches to the quality assurance team accordingly
• Participate in pharmacy inspections (FDA, NABP, DEA, state boards of pharmacy) if requested
• Ensure project work and change initiatives are completed on time
• Maintain compounding laboratory space per policies and procedures (e.g., LUMAC, equipment maintenance schedules, cleaning)
• Ensure compliance with patient confidentiality requirements
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures that apply to pharmacy services
• Provide for the educational needs of pharmacy staff and patients related to sterile compounding
• Assist the Sterile Compounding Manager in controlling and documenting the use of controlled substances in compounding
• Work in various positions as required (sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching, walking)
• Safe handling of chemicals, including hazardous substances, with appropriate precautions
• Wear required compounding safety equipment as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or pharmacist (R.Ph.) degree from an accredited program
• Active and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in the state of the pharmacy
• Ability to obtain and maintain additional state pharmacist licenses if requested
• Sterile compounding experience with appropriate training
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and ability to use various software programs
• Ability to learn pharmacy dispensing software quickly (e.g., LifeFile)
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to dosage calculation, formulation, and data analysis
• Strong mathematical and chemistry background preferred
• Technical writing skills for writing Standard Operating Procedures preferred

Travel

As part of your job duties, travel may be required. If applicable, you will be compensated at the current IRS mileage reimbursement rate.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing