Pharmacist

We are seeking a knowledgeable, detail-oriented Pharmacist to join our compounding pharmacy team. This position combines traditional community pharmacy responsibilities with hands-on pharmaceutical compounding in a laboratory setting. The ideal candidate is committed to providing exceptional patient care while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in both retail pharmacy operations and sterile/non-sterile compounding.

Essential Responsibilities

Retail Pharmacy Duties

• Verify prescription accuracy, appropriateness, and legality before dispensing.
• Counsel patients on medication use, potential side effects, storage, and adherence.
• Collaborate with prescribers to clarify prescriptions and optimize medication therapy.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians and support staff to ensure efficient workflow and regulatory compliance.
• Manage prescription processing, dispensing, inventory control, and medication ordering.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations, HIPAA requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Compounding Laboratory Duties

• Prepare and verify sterile and non-sterile compounded medications according to USP <795>, USP <797>, USP <800>, and applicable state regulations.
• Perform final verification of compounded preparations for accuracy, quality, labeling, and documentation.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and quality assurance standards.
• Review formulas, calculations, ingredient compatibility, and stability information.
• Monitor laboratory equipment, environmental controls, cleaning schedules, and documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, internal audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Assist in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Train and mentor pharmacy technicians in proper compounding techniques and compliance standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of Georgia.
• Knowledge of USP <795>, USP <797>, and USP <800> standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.
• Excellent communication and patient counseling skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in both patient-facing and laboratory environments.

Preferred

• Previous experience in sterile and/or non-sterile compounding preferred but not required.
• Community pharmacy experience.
• Experience with pharmacy management systems and electronic health records.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of pharmaceutical calculations and compounding principles.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and professional ethics.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity required for precise compounding procedures.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in the laboratory.
• Ability to work in cleanroom and controlled environments for extended periods.

Work Environment

This position requires working in both a retail pharmacy setting and a compounding laboratory. The pharmacist will interact directly with patients, healthcare providers, and pharmacy staff while also performing precise compounding activities in accordance with applicable regulatory and quality standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health and dental insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings plan with 3% contribution from employer
• Lunch and breakfast provided once a week

This is a full-time position, working Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm.

We are committed to providing individualized pharmaceutical care through high-quality compounding services and exceptional patient support. The ideal candidate is passionate about precision, safety, collaboration, and improving patient outcomes.

Locally owned compounding pharmacy located in West Buckhead, we are a fast-paced and vibrant workplace with great perks. We work together as a team to provide the best patient experience from intake of orders to providing the medication to the patient.