Sterile Compounding Pharmacist — Lead Trainer & Compliance

Unitas; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITAS is seeking a Sterile Compounding Pharmacist in Nashville, TN to oversee sterile compounding operations and mentor technicians. The role requires extensive hands-on experience with USP 797 and USP 800, strong aseptic techniques, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will train and coach staff, ensure QA and environmental monitoring, and lead initiatives to improve compounding processes in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacy degree.
• Licensure: Active pharmacist license in the applicable state and in good standing.
• USP 797/800: Extensive knowledge and practical experience with USP 797 and USP 800.
• Sterile compounding experience: Demonstrated experience with sterile compounding in a pharmacy, hospital, infusion, or similar setting.
• Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of aseptic technique, cleanroom operations, environmental controls, and sterile compounding quality assurance.
• Attention to detail: Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Communication: Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Regulated environment: Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated environment and consistently enforce established compounding standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sterile compounding activities in line with USP 797/800 and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with sterile compounding standards, including QA and environmental monitoring.
• Provide hands-on training and competency assessment for pharmacy technicians.
• Train technicians on aseptic technique, gowning, garbing, cleaning, and workflows.
• Observe technician technique and provide ongoing coaching and corrective training.
• Participate in competency assessments for sterile compounding personnel.
• Monitor environmental and personnel monitoring, media-fill testing, and QA activities.
• Review compounded preparations and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflow, safety, and efficiency.
• Maintain records related to compounding, QA, training, and regulatory compliance.
• Stay current with USP changes and best practices in sterile compounding.
• Serve as SME for sterile compounding practices.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous learning, and regulatory compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile compounding

USPs 797/800

Aseptic technique

Pharmacy leadership

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Pharmacy degree equivalent

Job description

UNITAS is seeking a Sterile Compounding Pharmacist in Nashville, TN to oversee sterile compounding operations and mentor technicians. The role requires extensive hands-on experience with USP 797 and USP 800, strong aseptic techniques, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will train and coach staff, ensure QA and environmental monitoring, and lead initiatives to improve compounding processes in a fast-paced healthcare setting.