Sterile Pharmacist

Strive Pharmacy • Fenton, MO

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Play a pivotal role in providing patient centered care by verifying patient specific prescriptions, validating compounded lots, and upholding compliance to USP <795> and USP <800> guidelines. Ensure appropriate dosing and verify compounded medications while upholding quality control and compliance according to Strive Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Degree
• Active MO Pharmacist license in good standing
• One year of sterile compounding experience is preferred
• Knowledge of USP 795, USP 800, USP 795 (cGMP FDA 503B Guidelines preferred)
• Understanding of medical terminology and pharmacy calculations
• Ability to work efficiently in a timely manner
• Close attention to detail
• Standards for accuracy and potency must be consistently met
• Must be capable of working with small, delicate pieces of expensive equipment to complete appropriate dosage forms
• Must be capable of donning and wearing all protective wear as required by procedure for each area. This includes, but not limited to: mask, gloves, lab coat, coveralls, hairnet, safety goggles and shoe covers
• Must have knowledge of basic principles, theories, laws, policies and procedures that pertain to compounding and cGMP

Nice To Haves

• Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist
• Background in pharmacy production environments (503A or 503B)
• Experience in compounding
• Understanding of aseptic technique
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Effective knowledge of state and federal pharmacy laws, rules and regulations related to the practice of pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Follow proprietary formulations to compound commercially unavailable prescriptions into the appropriate dosage form
• Performing calculations to ensure ingredients within a formula are measured and utilized properly
• Inspecting lots and providing visual verification for the sterile laboratory through use of software and photos
• Participate in regular audits and inspections
• Ensure the compounding lab is cleaned and maintained in accordance with procedures
• Maintenance, calibration and proper documentation of scales, electronic meters, etc.
• Routinely checks for outdated or soon to expire chemicals
• Coordinating with the Sterile Manager for personnel, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Developing and evaluating standard operating procedures for the compounding lab and formulations
• Training and assessing pharmacy personnel
• Complete compounding continuous education responsibilities
• Understand and be familiar with cGMP guidance (21 CFR 211), 503B Guidance, USP 795, USP 800, USP 795, and cGMP FDA 503B Guidelines, and other documents as assigned

Benefits

• Strive Pharmacy provides a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses various perks such as employer paid healthcare coverage available after 30 days of employment, the choice of an FSA/HSA, a voucher for new hire scrubs (if applicable), parental leave, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and the benefit of weekends and holidays off.
• FREE COMPOUNDED MEDS to employees and immediate family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level