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