We are seeking a knowledgeable, detail-oriented Pharmacist to join our compounding pharmacy team. This position combines traditional community pharmacy responsibilities with hands-on pharmaceutical compounding in a laboratory setting. The ideal candidate is committed to providing exceptional patient care while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in both retail pharmacy operations and sterile/non-sterile compounding.
Essential Responsibilities
Retail Pharmacy Duties
- Verify prescription accuracy, appropriateness, and legality before dispensing.
- Counsel patients on medication use, potential side effects, storage, and adherence.
- Collaborate with prescribers to clarify prescriptions and optimize medication therapy.
- Oversee pharmacy technicians and support staff to ensure efficient workflow and regulatory compliance.
- Manage prescription processing, dispensing, inventory control, and medication ordering.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations, HIPAA requirements, and company policies.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
Compounding Laboratory Duties
- Prepare and verify sterile and non-sterile compounded medications according to USP <795>, USP <797>, USP <800>, and applicable state regulations.
- Perform final verification of compounded preparations for accuracy, quality, labeling, and documentation.
- Maintain strict aseptic technique and quality assurance standards.
- Review formulas, calculations, ingredient compatibility, and stability information.
- Monitor laboratory equipment, environmental controls, cleaning schedules, and documentation.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, internal audits, and regulatory inspections.
- Assist in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Train and mentor pharmacy technicians in proper compounding techniques and compliance standards.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
- Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of Georgia.
- Knowledge of USP <795>, USP <797>, and USP <800> standards.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.
- Excellent communication and patient counseling skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in both patient-facing and laboratory environments.
Preferred
- Previous experience in sterile and/or non-sterile compounding preferred but not required.
- Community pharmacy experience.
- Experience with pharmacy management systems and electronic health records.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough understanding of pharmaceutical calculations and compounding principles.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent problem-solving and clinical decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and professional ethics.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Manual dexterity required for precise compounding procedures.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in the laboratory.
- Ability to work in cleanroom and controlled environments for extended periods.
Work Environment
This position requires working in both a retail pharmacy setting and a compounding laboratory. The pharmacist will interact directly with patients, healthcare providers, and pharmacy staff while also performing precise compounding activities in accordance with applicable regulatory and quality standards.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement savings plan with 3% contribution from employer
- Lunch and breakfast provided once a week
This is a full-time position, working Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm.
We are committed to providing individualized pharmaceutical care through high-quality compounding services and exceptional patient support. The ideal candidate is passionate about precision, safety, collaboration, and improving patient outcomes.
Company Description
Locally owned compounding pharmacy located in West Buckhead, we are a fast-paced and vibrant workplace with great perks. We work together as a team to provide the best patient experience from intake of orders to providing the medication to the patient.