Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (Nashville, TN)

About the Role

The Sterile Compounding Pharmacist oversees the pharmacy’s sterile compounding operations while serving as a clinical and technical resource for pharmacy technicians. This role requires extensive hands-on experience with sterile compounding and a strong command of USP <797> and USP <800> standards, with a focus on maintaining the highest levels of quality, safety, compliance, and patient care. A major responsibility is developing, training, and mentoring pharmacy technicians in proper compounding procedures and aseptic technique. The ideal candidate is a true subject-matter expert in USP <797> and <800> who is comfortable working hands-on in the compounding environment and teaching others to do the same, helping maintain an exceptional compounding program in a fast-paced healthcare environment that values expertise, innovation, and compassionate care.

What You'll Do

•     Oversee and perform sterile compounding activities in accordance with USP <797>, USP <800>, applicable state and federal regulations, and pharmacy policies and procedures

•     Ensure compliance with all applicable sterile compounding standards, including environmental monitoring, cleaning and disinfection, garbing, hand hygiene, aseptic technique, beyond-use dating, and quality assurance

•     Provide hands-on training, education, and competency assessment for pharmacy technicians involved in sterile compounding

•     Train technicians on proper aseptic technique, gowning and garbing procedures, cleaning and disinfection, equipment use, documentation, and compounding workflows

•     Observe and evaluate technician technique and provide ongoing coaching and corrective training as needed

•     Participate in initial and ongoing competency assessments for sterile compounding personnel

•     Monitor and maintain compliance with environmental monitoring, personnel monitoring, media-fill testing, and other required quality assurance activities

•     Review compounded preparations and associated documentation for accuracy, quality, and compliance

•     Identify opportunities to improve compounding processes, workflow, safety, and efficiency

•     Maintain accurate and complete records related to compounding, quality assurance, training, and regulatory compliance

•     Stay current with changes and updates to USP <797>, USP <800>, regulatory requirements, and best practices in sterile compounding

•     Serve as a subject-matter expert and resource for pharmacists and technicians regarding sterile compounding practices

•     Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous learning, and regulatory compliance

•     Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

•     Education:Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacy degree

•     Licensure:Active pharmacist license in the applicable state and in good standing

•     USP <797>/<800>:Extensive knowledge and practical experience with USP <797> and USP <800>

•     Sterile Compounding Experience:Demonstrated experience with sterile compounding in a pharmacy, hospital, infusion, specialty, or similar setting

•     Technical Knowledge:Strong understanding of aseptic technique, cleanroom operations, environmental controls, and sterile compounding quality assurance

•     Attention to Detail:Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety

•     Communication:Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills

•     Regulated Environment:Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated environment and consistently enforce established compounding standards

Preferred Qualifications

•     Experience training, mentoring, or competency-assessing pharmacy technicians

•     Experience running a pharmacy — retail, hospital, or otherwise

•     Experience scheduling both medications to be compounded or ordered and employee shifts

•     Ability to use analysis and foresight when making decisions

•     Knowledge of pharmacy regulation

•     Exceptional people skills

Benefits

•     Health Insurance Stipend

•     Paid Time Off (PTO)

•     Retirement401(k) Retirement Plan

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