Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (Columbus)

Sterile Compounding Pharmacist

Columbus, OH (Relocation Assistant Offered)

$71-74/HR

The Sterile Compounding Pharmacist will oversee sterile compounding operations within a modular cleanroom suite. In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert, ensuring compliance with USP, and other applicable guidelines. You will supervise personnel and maintain the highest standards for compounding safety, quality, and compliance in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Sterile Compounding Pharmacist Responsibilities:

• Direct shift sterile compounding activities in compliance with USP 797 and USP 800.
• Maintain and enforce proper aseptic technique and cleanroom standards
• Provide training and technical guidance to compounding and support personnel performing aseptic manipulations, presterilization activities, visual inspection, labeling/packaging, materials/equipment preparation and movement.
• Perform and accurately document compounding procedures, quality assurance/quality control checks, of compounded sterile preparations
• Review and approve materials prior to use in sterile compounding
• Oversee use of equipment used in sterile compounding operations to used in sterile compounding operations in conjunction with the maintenance team
• Oversee cleanroom workflow, daily logs and environmental monitoring procedures in conjunction with quality.
• Work closely with R&D Teams on the development and scale up of new compounded sterile preparations.
• Follow all safety, USP, BOP, and internal guidelines for the preparation of compounded medications.
• Maintain a safety-first mindset and ensure precautions are taken in all compounding activities in accordance with USP 797 including when working with hazardous chemicals in accordance with USP and applicable laws.
• Coordinate with the Pharmacist-in-charge (PIC), Sterile Compounding Manager, Pharmacist, and/or Lead Sterile Compounding Pharmacist for personnel, quality, compliance and regulatory matters.

Sterile Compounding Pharmacist Requirements:

• Pharmacist experience with experience in sterile compounding preferably compounding from nonsterile starting components.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D).
• Active Pharmacist License in State of employment (OH)
• Proficiency in USP 797 and 800 requirements and best practices.
• Current knowledge of state and federal pharmacy laws, rules and regulations related to the practice of pharmacy
• Ability to work flexible shift times
• Proficiency in Windows based computer systems
• Must be able to undergo respirator fit testing - Full beards or a lot of facial hair may prevent a proper seal for the respirator
• Must be a knowledgeable and empathetic leader to in-person pharmacist and technician teams
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Pharmacists will work in a variety of positions and locations such as sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and walking; for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to wear required compounding safety equipment for long periods of time when required.
• Maintain all security and privacy rules regarding the use and handling of protected health information (PHI) in compliance with federal and state HIPAA regulations.
• Follow all state and pharmacy regulations and rules as designated by the required State Board of Pharmacy and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment as mandated by the FDA’s rules and regulations.