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Job description
Staff Pharmacist - Compounding Pharmacy
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Employment Type: Full-Time
Setting: 503A Nonsterile & Sterile Compounding Pharmacy
License Required: Active Nevada Pharmacist License (RPh)
Reports To: Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) / Pharmacy Director
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Staff Pharmacist to join a growing 503A Compounding Pharmacy specializing in both sterile and nonsterile compounding services. This role will work closely with pharmacy leadership to support daily dispensing, compounding, clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance initiatives.
This is not a traditional retail pharmacy position. The ideal candidate will have experience with sterile and/or nonsterile compounding, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Compounding Operations
Prepare, verify, and dispense nonsterile compounds (USP ) including capsules, troches, creams, gels, and suspensions.
Prepare, verify, and dispense sterile compounds (USP ) including injections, IV admixtures, and ophthalmic preparations.
Review and verify batch records, master formulation records, and compounding documentation.
Perform quality control checks, including visual inspections, weight verification, and other required testing procedures.
Maintain environmental monitoring records and ensure compliance with USP and USP standards.
Handle hazardous drug compounding according to USP requirements, including proper PPE, containment, and disposal procedures.
Clinical & Patient Care
Counsel patients on the use, storage, and administration of compounded medications.
Review prescriptions for clinical appropriateness, drug interactions, and accuracy.
Collaborate with prescribers to clarify orders and discuss formulation options.
Provide clinical support regarding customized compounded therapies.
Prescription Verification & Dispensing
Perform final pharmacist verification on all compounded and commercially dispensed prescriptions.
Review and approve prescription entries within the pharmacy management system.
Verify Beyond Use Date (BUD) labeling and compliance with USP guidelines.
Maintain accurate dispensing records in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance
Maintain compliance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations, DEA requirements, and applicable federal laws.
Follow all pharmacy SOPs and USP , , and procedures.
Participate in quality assurance activities, SOP reviews, competency assessments, and staff training.
Assist with preparation for regulatory inspections and accreditation reviews.
Report compounding errors, quality concerns, and compliance issues to pharmacy leadership.
Maintain required CEUs and active pharmacist licensure.
Inventory & Operations Support
Assist with receiving and verifying pharmaceutical ingredients and supplies.
Monitor inventory levels and communicate ordering needs.
Oversee pharmacy technician activities, including compounding preparation, labeling, and documentation.
Support pharmacy technology systems and workflow optimization initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Active, unrestricted Nevada Pharmacist (RPh) license in good standing.
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited institution.
Minimum of one (1) year of compounding pharmacy experience (sterile and/or nonsterile).
Working knowledge of USP , , and standards.
Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and clinical judgment.
Ability to work independently and contribute within a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a 503A Compounding Pharmacy.
Familiarity with PioneerRx or similar pharmacy management software.
Experience with sterile compounding and cleanroom operations.
Experience with hazardous drug compounding under USP .
Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BCSCP) credential or willingness to pursue certification.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Work Environment
Regulated pharmacy environment including cleanroom operations.
Requires prolonged standing, gowning procedures, and repetitive hand movements.
Exposure to pharmaceutical agents, including hazardous drugs, with appropriate PPE provided.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds with reasonable accommodations available.
Compensation & Benefits
$55-$60 an hour
Worksite address
las vegas, NV, 89105, US
Who can apply
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