Compounding Clinical Pharmacist
About The Position
Inova Compounding Pharmacy is seeking a dedicated Clinical Infusion Pharmacist to join the team. This role will be full-time day shift (Monday – Friday) with weekends as needed. Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. As our Compounding Pharmacist, you’ll be at the heart of creating customized medications that make a real difference in patients’ lives. Your work will combine precision, science, and compassion to deliver safe, effective, and personalized treatments.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
- Licensed Pharmacist in the state of VA.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
- One (1) year experience in compounding and or specialty as a Clinical Pharmacist.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year experience in compounding and or specialty as a Clinical Pharmacist.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and compound customized medications – including creams, capsules, suspensions, and sterile preparations – according to physician prescriptions and established formulas.
- Select, measure, and mix pharmaceutical ingredients using specialized equipment such as balances, ointment mills, and encapsulation machines.
- Maintain strict quality control by following USP <795> and <800> guidelines, ensuring all compounded products meet regulatory and safety standards.
- Document all compounding activities accurately in compliance with state board of pharmacy requirements and company SOPs.
- Interprets, prepares, and verifies medication orders as appropriate.
- Provides clinical consultation and cost-effective alternatives.
- Issues controlled substances in compliance according to the DEA and VA Board of Pharmacy requirements.
- Participates in the medication formulary review and approval process.
- Monitors drug therapies for interactions, allergies, and appropriateness.
- Reports adverse drug reactions promptly and accurately.
- Minimizes non-formulary procurement and supports substitutions.
- Supervises pharmacy support staff.
- Participates in continuous quality improvement.
- May perform additional duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: Participating in decentralized rounding with clinical teams.
- Responding to emergent bedside alerts and codes (adult and pediatric as designated).
- Precepting learners as appropriate.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision coverage
- a robust team member wellness program
- Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
- up to $10,000 for student loans
- 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- paid time off
- paid parental leave
- flexible work schedules
- remote and hybrid career opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
