Staff Pharmacist, Compounding
About The Position
Personalized Skin Solutions, Inc. is a closed-door, mail-order pharmacy in Imperial, Pennsylvania, that compounds non-sterile topical creams and ships them directly to patients. The company has an exclusive partnership with Curology, an online telemedicine company that connects subscribers with dermatology providers who prescribe customized skincare formulas. Pharmacists are employed by Personalized Skin Solutions; Curology provides administrative support to its pharmacists. The Staff Pharmacist processes non-sterile compounded prescriptions in the compounding laboratory and divides time between laboratory work and fulfillment. The role reviews prescriptions for compliance with Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy requirements and the requirements of other boards served by the pharmacy, and helps ensure the safety of team members working near the compounding laboratory and fulfillment areas. The pharmacist also supervises pharmacy technicians and provides leadership to laboratory staff. The position works in an industrial environment and may involve standing and walking for up to 90% of the day, wearing a respirator for an entire day as needed, lifting up to 40 pounds, and limited exposure to potentially hazardous substances.
Requirements
- PharmD or RPh degree from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
- Pennsylvania resident pharmacist licensure in good standing with the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy.
- Ability to obtain and maintain, in good standing, non-resident pharmacist licensure in all states that require it, including Nevada.
- Licensure may require Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation-level background checks.
- Demonstrated urgency and initiative while maintaining attention to detail when quality-checking preparations, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks from multiple sources.
- Ability to work in an industrial environment, standing and walking for up to 90% of the day.
- Ability to safely and effectively wear a respirator for an entire day as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to work with limited exposure to potentially hazardous substances.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with pharmacy compliance and regulations.
- Mail-order pharmacy experience.
- Experience with pharmacy accreditation.
- Two years of experience in non-sterile compounding and/or fulfillment pharmacy.
Responsibilities
- Comply with applicable federal and state pharmacy laws and requirements, including USP 800, USP 795, and Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy requirements.
- Perform duties according to company standard operating procedures and best practices.
- Ensure the quality and safety of compounded products and supplies.
- Perform in-process and final checks of compounded products.
- Maintain pharmacist licensure in good standing in applicable states.
- Ensure fulfillment team members accurately label and package medications before shipment.
- Quality-check medication units for compliance with state requirements before dispensing.
- Ensure medication is delivered to the address specified by the patient.
- Interpret and clarify prescription orders with prescribing practitioners as needed.
- Verify prescriptions meet dispensing requirements before beginning the dispensing process.
- Generate, print, or check master formulation records, batch records, compounding records, labels, and shipping documents.
- Conduct random audits of compounding processes to ensure quality standards are met.
- Provide information and counsel to prescribing practitioners, collaborating healthcare professionals, and other employees as appropriate.
- Establish and monitor safety procedures and quality-control protocols.
- Communicate with third-party couriers to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments.
- Provide leadership and promote positive employee relations through effective communication.
- Oversee, guide, and delegate tasks for up to 90 laboratory team members while promoting teamwork and a positive work environment.
- Directly supervise pharmacy technicians involved in compounding, including measuring components, safely operating equipment, and cleaning and disinfecting the facility.
- Ensure compounding logs and reports are completed efficiently, accurately, and on time.
- Enter patient and prescription information and/or supervise that work when performed by others licensed to do so.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Supplemental coverage for critical illness, accidents, and hospitalization
- 401(k)
- Wellbeing perks, including OneMedical, Spring Health, SoFi, and an Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
- Employee donation matching program
- Complimentary VIP subscription to Curology or Agency
- Online retail discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
