Compounding Pharmacist

Dispense, check, and counsel on medications, work with and lead pharmacy Technicians and staff to execute all day-to-day requirements of running the pharmacy.

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree and current Pharmacist License (must be in good standing)
• Experience with USP 795 and 797
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Compounding Pharmacist
• Board Certification Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (or willingness to obtain as soon as possible)

• Work Closely with Compounding Operations Coordinator on daily tasks and projects.
• Assist Pharmacist in Charge with all daily functions of running the pharmacy
• Keep a close communication with PIC and Admin team about ongoing details of projects and or projected development and growth.
• Oversee and assist as needed with our Sterile/Non-sterile Compounding programs including leading the team of Compounding Technicians
• Oversee training and testing schedules for clean room certifications for all technicians and other compliance details as it pertains to sterile and non-sterile legal requirements.
• Develop formulations for new or alternative medications as needed.
• Oversee programs for testing, drug batches, sterile hoods, and all related equipment.
• Check emails daily. Attend department meetings as need and disseminate all information discussed with team and related team members.
• Actively participate in the compounding processes
• Accept and dispense prescription medications
• Provide consultation on prescription and non-prescriptions for storage, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Assays medications to determine identity, purity, and strength.
• Provide advice on otc medications to treat common illnesses such as flu, cold sores, or headaches.
• Educate patients on proper handling of medical devices such as ambulatory infusion pumps.
• Identify patient’s drug related problems and effectively communicate with physicians and other healthcare practitioners
• Work in conjunction with physicians, nurses, other pharmacists, pharmacy interns, etc.
• Strong interpersonal communication is required when working in conjunction with physicians, nurses, other pharmacists, administrative team, PIC, pharmacy interns, Technicians, etc. as well as cooperation and teamwork.
• Consistent and punctual attendance. As the Pharmacist, you are essential to the daily workflow and your punctual and regular attendance is required.
• Any and all other duties as assigned by Pharmacist in Charge or as circumstances dictate.
• Train and share information generously with other team mates any time you can.
• Openness and willingness to cross train into any task or department that business needs necessitate.

• Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours.
• Must be able to lift and push or pull up to 50lbs.
• Pick and pinch small tablets with fingers, and seize, hold, grasp or turn objects with hands.
• Perceive the size, shape, temperature, or texture of objects by touching with fingertips.
• See objects at close vision and be able to identify and distinguish colors.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mountain Care Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Regular Pharmacy hours (9am-6pm) 5 days a week.

This Job Description does not constitute an employment contract and Mountain Care Pharmacy may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.