Pharmacist – Non-Sterile Compounding Supervisor

Akina Pharmacy•Sterling, VA

2d•$145,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Akina Pharmacy is a nationally accredited specialty compounding pharmacy that provides sterile and non-sterile compounded medications. The Pharmacist – Non-Sterile Compounding Supervisor is a licensed pharmacist and working supervisor who directly leads, coaches, and holds the non-sterile compounding technician team accountable. The role also provides pharmacist coverage by performing non-sterile compounding and verifying assigned compounding logs in accordance with applicable standards and company policies. The Supervisor is the primary pharmacist-level escalation point for technician performance, attendance, conduct, communication, and practice concerns. The position partners with the Production Pharmacist and Production Manager and requires meticulous attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment. It oversees non-sterile production workflow, pharmacist in-process checks, compounding record review, finished-product verification and release, and technician training and competency. The role is based in person in Sterling, Virginia, and may require occasional early morning, evening, or weekend shifts to support production needs.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Virginia pharmacist license.
At least 1 year of experience providing direct leadership, coaching, and performance oversight to pharmacy technicians or staff.
At least 1 year of experience in non-sterile compounding and/or direct oversight of non-sterile compounding operations.
Working knowledge of USP <795> and <800>, Virginia Board of Pharmacy requirements, and applicable federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
Experience handling or overseeing the handling of hazardous drugs in a non-sterile compounding environment.
Ability to identify, document, trend, address, and appropriately escalate technician performance, quality, and operational concerns.
Strong judgment, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with pharmacy management and workflow systems and standard office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Ability to stand for extended periods, potentially up to 12 hours during a scheduled workday; lift and carry materials, supplies, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; and perform medication-handling and pharmacy-equipment tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Ability to work in a fast-paced pharmacy environment while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy, safety, and quality.
Ability to safely handle non-sterile compounded preparations, including hazardous drugs, while following USP <800> requirements and using appropriate PPE.
Ability to complete and maintain initial and ongoing qualifications in gowning, cleaning, and compounding.
Availability for occasional early morning, evening, or weekend shifts to support production needs.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
Working knowledge of LifeFile.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and hold non-sterile compounding technicians accountable, providing clear direction, resources, delegation, feedback, and recognition.
Manage team expectations, communication, check-ins, meetings, performance issues, and performance management actions.
Set daily staffing, workload, and coverage for non-sterile compounding; resolve operational problems and coverage gaps; identify recurring constraints and improvement opportunities.
Ensure technician tasks—including cleaning, equipment maintenance, and inventory checks—are completed and documented on schedule.
Perform pharmacist in-process checks during non-sterile compounding at required checkpoints.
Observe compounding technique and hazardous drug handling in accordance with USP standards and applicable SOPs, including PPE and engineering controls; address practice gaps, questions, and deviations promptly.
Perform and direct pharmacist review of non-sterile Compounding Records, ensuring Good Documentation Practices and alignment with master formulation records.
Verify finished preparations, make release decisions within established turnaround times, and document results so batch status and disposition are visible to Production and Dispensing.
Plan and direct onboarding and ongoing training for non-sterile technicians, setting training priorities as production needs change.
Ensure initial and recurring competencies, including hazardous drug handling competencies, are completed on schedule; coordinate retraining, verify effectiveness, and report trends to Quality.
Complete and document required one-on-ones, performance reviews, coaching, and performance management actions by established deadlines.
Meet stated production, verification, training, and quality performance metrics.

Benefits

Two medical plan options with employer premium contributions up to 85%.
Dental and vision coverage.
Accident and hospital indemnity coverage.
Company-paid long-term and short-term disability options, available after 30 days of employment.
Generous paid time off.
Six scheduled paid holidays.
401(k) plan with a Safe Harbor match up to 4%.
Rewards and recognition program.
Prescribed compounded medications at no cost to eligible employees after 30 days of employment.
Supportive management practices, including clear direction, access to necessary tools, appropriate delegation, effective meetings, regular one-on-ones, and recognition of performance.