Sterile Pharmacist 503B

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sterile Pharmacist supports safe, accurate, and timely preparation and dispensing of sterile medications within Empower Pharmacy's fast growing, highly regulated 503A and 503B environment. This role applies professional judgment to verify prescriptions or production documentation, assess clinical and formulation considerations, and ensure work meets established quality and regulatory requirements. Working closely with pharmacy operations, quality, and production partners, the pharmacist identifies risks, resolves discrepancies, and supports reliable workflows that protect patients and customers. Success requires disciplined documentation, consistent adherence to approved procedures, and prompt escalation of concerns affecting product quality or service. The role contributes to continuous improvement by examining recurring issues, strengthening practical controls, and adapting quickly as volumes, processes, and business needs evolve at scale. Accountability, attention to detail, and sound decisions are essential to daily execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sterile Compounding Operations

• Preparation Oversight: Verify sterile compounding activities against approved formulations, procedures, and applicable standards to support consistent product quality and patient safety.
• Clinical Verification: Evaluate medication orders, ingredient suitability, calculations, and relevant clinical considerations to identify discrepancies before preparation or dispensing.
• Workflow Execution: Prioritize assigned pharmacy activities, coordinate with operational partners, and maintain accurate processing to meet quality and turnaround expectations.

Quality and Regulatory Compliance

• Compliance Adherence: Follow applicable pharmacy regulations, sterile compounding standards, and established procedures while maintaining required documentation and operational controls.
• Quality Review: Examine compounding records, labeling, and relevant documentation for completeness and accuracy, addressing discrepancies before applicable release or dispensing decisions.
• Risk Escalation: Identify potential contamination, preparation errors, or process deviations and promptly escalate concerns through established quality and safety channels.

Operational Excellence and Collaboration

• Issue Resolution: Investigate medication preparation questions, documentation inconsistencies, and workflow interruptions using professional judgment to support timely and compliant resolution.
• Process Improvement: Recommend practical improvements to compounding workflows, documentation accuracy, and error prevention based on observed operational trends and recurring issues.
• Team Collaboration: Partner with pharmacy technicians, production personnel, and quality teams to clarify requirements, resolve operational questions, and reinforce consistent execution.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of sterile compounding principles, aseptic practices, medication safety, and applicable pharmacy standards supporting accurate and compliant preparation.
• Ability to evaluate formulations, medication orders, pharmaceutical calculations, and compounding documentation while exercising sound clinical and technical judgment.
• Proficiency in identifying quality concerns, investigating discrepancies, applying established procedures, and maintaining accurate records within controlled pharmacy operations.
• Effective communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills to coordinate pharmacy activities, resolve operational issues, and maintain accuracy under changing production demands.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from an accredited pharmacy program, with appropriate pharmacist licensure. (Required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacy practice, medication verification, pharmaceutical calculations, and patient safety principles applicable to sterile medication preparation. (Required)
• Ability to interpret technical procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and consistently apply professional judgment in a regulated operational environment. (Required)
• Practical experience in sterile compounding, aseptic processing, or pharmacy production operations, including familiarity with applicable quality and regulatory expectations. (Preferred)
• Experience collaborating with pharmacy operations and quality personnel to investigate discrepancies, strengthen process reliability, and support continuous improvement initiatives. (Preferred)