Pharmacist is responsible for the oversight, preparation, verification, release, and continuous quality assurance of compounded sterile preparations and the associated orders for those specific patients
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversee the compounding of sterile injectables in multiple dosage forms, including
but not limited to vials, syringes, infusion bags, and other sterile delivery systems.
• Oversee and manage the implementation and operation of automation and
technology used in the compounding process according to USP standards.
• Provide direct supervision and control of sterile compounding personnel engaged in
preparation, aseptic manipulation, packaging, labeling, and related compounding
support functions.
• Oversee nonsterile-to-sterile compounding processes for injectable preparations,
including review of formulation rationale, component suitability, sterilization
approach, filtration methods, endotoxin risk, and required sterility testing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with pharmacists, technicians, prescribers,
leadership, and regulators.
• Ability to lead with a patient-safety-first mindset and strong professional judgment.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
• Ability to work in cleanroom and controlled compounding environments for
extended periods.
• Ability to wear required garb and PPE and perform duties requiring fine motor skills
and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow personal hygiene and other requirements established by USP for
working in a controlled, cleanroom environment.
• Prescription order entry and verification
Qualifications
• PharmD or equivalent professional pharmacy degree from an accredited school of
pharmacy.
• Active California pharmacist license in good standing.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
• Ability to work in cleanroom and controlled compounding environments for
extended periods.
• Ability to wear required garb and PPE and perform duties requiring fine motor skills
and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow personal hygiene and other requirements established by USP for
working in a controlled, cleanroom environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift supplies and materials consistent with pharmacy
operations.
$45 - $99 per hour