Compounding Pharmacist (Full -Time)

Murphy's Pharmacies • Stratford, PE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Murphy's Pharmacies is seeking a dedicated and experienced Compounding Pharmacist in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island to lead their Compounding practice. This role focuses on healthcare professional and patient education, individual consultations, community-based seminars, and lab oversight to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality pharmaceutical compounding. The opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about personalized medicine and patient-centered care. The company has been island family-owned and operated for over 44 years with locations across Prince Edward Island and beyond. They have implemented central fill for refills and support teams for prescription data entry, clinical validation, phone calls, and scheduling, allowing pharmacists to focus on patient care without corporate pressures.

Requirements

• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with a Canadian provincial regulatory body.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in non-sterile compounding within a community pharmacy.
• Strong understanding of NAPRA standards and Canadian pharmacy practice.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for personalized medicine and patient-centered care.
• Business acumen and relationship-building skills with healthcare providers.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in compounding (e.g., PCCA training or equivalent).
• Experience with pharmacy management systems and compounding software.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor lab team.
• Provide ongoing training and competency assessments for lab team.
• Foster a culture of safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers to promote awareness and trust in Murphy’s Pharmacies’ compounding services.
• Act as a clinical resource for prescribers by offering formulation guidance, therapeutic alternatives, and evidence-based recommendations.
• Identify and implement opportunities to expand compounding services based on community needs, prescribing trends, and emerging therapeutic areas.
• Collaborate with pharmacists in all Murphy's Pharmacies locations to educate and promote personalized compounded medication options for clients.
• Collaborate with the Support Team to develop and implement marketing strategies, educational outreach, and referral programs.
• Meet directly with prescribers and seek out professional networking opportunities.
• Monitor performance metrics related to compounding (e.g., prescription volume, revenue, repeat clients) and contribute to growth targets.
• Prepare and verify non-sterile compounded medications tailored to individual patient needs.
• Ensure all compounding activities comply with NAPRA Model Standards and applicable provincial regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, labeling, and batch records for compounded products.
• Oversee the maintenance and calibration of compounding equipment and facilities.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for compounding operations compliant with PEI College of Pharmacy and NAPRA requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and ensure adherence to quality assurance protocols.
• Manage incident reporting and corrective actions related to quality assurance.
• Stay current with evolving standards from NAPRA, Health Canada, and provincial Colleges of Pharmacy.

Benefits

• Pension plan
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Mental health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Subsidized fitness membership
• Exclusive discounts with local companies (meals, retail products, home heating oil)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed