Pharmacist

Overview

We are searching for a full-time Pharmacist registered and licensed in Illinois and other various states to join our
503A compounding pharmacy based in the Chicagoland area.

The Pharmacist is responsible for receiving, reviewing, and interpreting physician's orders, dispensing medication to patients and cooperatively managing a team of Pharmacy Technicians alongside other Pharmacists.

Work is in a fast-paced environment primarily focused on compounding solid oral dose tablets and fulfilling orders for both in and out-of-state orders.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader seeking an environment that leverages technology and machinery, in addition to training and managing a team of 20-30+ technicians on any given day. Previous compounding experience is a major plus, as well as desire to be hands-on with R&D efforts through commercialization of new formulations while cooperatively working with all team members is a must.

Pharmacists’ schedules are currently staggered to provide coverage 7am-5pm Mon-Fri, and 8am-2p on Saturdays.
Sundays are currently OFF. It is possible these hours will expand as the company continues to grow, and the company is looking for individuals that possess strong work ethic where a minimum of 40 hours on site is required.

Paid lunch hour, stable hours, and a healthy work environment in addition to highly competitive compensation and fully-paid medical benefits are just some of the reasons you should consider applying to this position. The company also encourages all pharmacists to obtain non-resident pharmacy licensure where not already acquired and pays for the applicable testing and licenses.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervise compounding performed by Pharmacy Technicians to ensure that these activities are in accordance with the organization’s SOPs and applicable state and federal law
• Review prescriptions issued by authorized prescribers
• Oversee compounding procedures and dispensing of prescribed medications for patient care
• Participate in research and development of new formulations and possess the desire to work hands-on inside of a compounding pharmacy
• Cooperatively manage chemical inventory and assess ingredients to determine identity, purity, and strength alongside fellow Quality Assurance and Compliance team members
• Provide consultation (primarily telephonic/virtual) to patients and customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and medication storage
• Supervise the maintenance and cleaning of the compounding environment, equipment, and tools with support from Quality Assurance team members

• Report out-of-specification observations, deviations, and modifications to the Quality Assurance team and maintain accurate batch records
• Train other compounding pharmacy personnel on technique and procedures
• Conduct or supervise environmental monitoring (e.g. recording temperatures, checking incubator samples, as applicable)

• Actively pursue personal licenses in other states and remain in good-standing with the licensed states for non- resident pharmacy license.
• Complies and stays up to date with USP < 795>, < 797>, and < 800>

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist in good standing with each state of practice.
• Minimally licensed in Illinois. Additionally, it would be desirable if you are licensed in numerous other states or otherwise capable of passing exams in an expedient manner.
• At least 5 years of relevant pharmacy experience desired.
• Ability to take point and assist a capable QA and Compliance team when inspections arise.
• Must be able to wear respirator and work with hazardous materials.
• Hands-on experience with non-sterile and/or sterile compounding preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills for communication across all stakeholders regardless of title or position.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as dosage calculation, formulation of pharmaceutical preparations and data analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect, analyze data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Working knowledge of computer systems, including patient documentation systems.
• Creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial traits are a plus.
• Positive attitude and team player.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical and dental benefits (monthly premiums paid 100% by the company)
• PTO
• 401k with 2% match

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60614: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Pharmacist (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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