The Clinical Compounding Pharmacist will act as a liaison between PCCA and their customers by answering questions, providing training, and providing consultations.
What You Will Do• Answer PCCA Member's scientific questions via telephone or electronic mail in a timely and professional manner
• Teach pharmacists and technicians in PCCA's CORE and other educational seminars, as required
• Act as an ambassador for PCCA and the profession of pharmacy
• Interact with customers, medical practitioners, academicians, fellow employees, vendors, regulatory agency representatives and governmental personnel
• Provide consultative services to PCCA's member pharmacists, encompassing all aspects of the science of extemporaneous compounding, including pharmaceutics (dosage form development), pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, pharmacology, chemical compatibility, beyond use dating, compliance with relevant chapters of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), compliance with FDA requirements, current peer reviewed literature, formulation processes and current issues impacting the profession
• Assist in the education of pharmacists and technicians via lectures in training events and seminars
• Assist with special projects, as required
Who You Are- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D)
- Five years of compounding experience gained from working in a pharmacy practice setting that regularly compounds medications
- Board Certification in Sterile Compounding (BCSCP) preferred, or a minimum of 5 years of significant clinical experience in non-sterile to sterile compounding and USP / compliance
- Knowledge of extemporaneous compounding issues as described above, which is gained through specialized schooling or training, or through work experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
