Staff Pharmacist, Compounding

Curology • Imperial, PA

5d • Onsite

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 partners with Curology, which provides administrative support to Personalized Skin Solutions pharmacists.

The Staff Pharmacist processes non-sterile compounded prescriptions in the compounding laboratory and splits time between laboratory work and fulfillment. The role reviews prescriptions for compliance with Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy requirements and the requirements of other boards of pharmacy served by the company. It is also responsible for product quality, dispensing safety, and the safety of team members working near the laboratory and fulfillment operations.

The pharmacist provides leadership for laboratory operations, oversees and directly supervises pharmacy technicians involved in compounding, and guides and delegates work for up to 90 laboratory team members. The position works in an industrial environment and may involve wearing a respirator, lifting, 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 non-resident pharmacist licensure in all states where required, including Nevada.
• Ability to meet applicable licensure requirements, which may include Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation background checks.
• Demonstrated urgency and initiative while maintaining attention to detail in 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 as much as 90% of the day.
• Ability to safely and effectively wear a respirator for an entire day when necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

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 in accordance with company standard operating procedures and best practices.
• Ensure the quality and safety of dispensed 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 medication before shipment.
• Quality-check medication units to ensure they meet state requirements before dispensing.
• Ensure medication is delivered to the address specified by the patient.
• Interpret and clarify prescription orders with prescribers as needed.
• Verify that prescriptions meet dispensing requirements before starting the dispensing process.
• Generate, print, and/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 prescribers, collaborating health care professionals, and other employees as appropriate.
• Establish and monitor safety procedures and quality-control protocols to safeguard operations and contents.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with third-party couriers.
• 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 component measurement, safe equipment operation, and facility cleaning and disinfection.
• Ensure compounding logs and reports are completed efficiently, accurately, and on time.
• Enter patient and prescription information and/or supervise such work when performed by others licensed to do so.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Supplemental coverage for critical illness, accident, and hospitalization.
• 401(k).
• Access to 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, plus an online retail discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree