Location: Tampa, Florida
Position Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday through Friday; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM or 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Compensation Range: $125,000 - $135,000
Position Overview:As a
Sterile Pharmacist, you will play a pivotal role in providing patient-centered care by verifying patient-specific prescriptions, validating compounded lots, and upholding strict compliance with USP guidelines. You will ensure appropriate dosing and verify compounded medications while maintaining quality control and regulatory compliance in accordance with Strive Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Key Responsibilities:- Compounding & Lot Verification: Inspect finished lots and provide visual verification for the sterile laboratory utilizing software and photographic audit controls. Follow proprietary formulations to prepare commercially unavailable prescriptions into appropriate dosage forms.
- Calculations & Dosing: Perform complex pharmaceutical mathematical calculations to ensure precise ingredient measurements, ratios, and proper formulation execution.
- Quality Control & SOP Development: Assist in developing, evaluating, and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the compounding lab and formulation design. Participate in regular quality audits and regulatory inspections.
- Lab & Equipment Maintenance: Ensure the compounding lab is cleaned and maintained according to procedure. Oversee regular maintenance, calibration, and documentation of scales, electronic meters, and lab instrumentation. Routinely inspect for outdated or expiring chemicals.
- Regulatory & Managerial Coordination: Coordinate with the Sterile Manager on personnel, compliance, and regulatory matters. Maintain a deep working knowledge of USP , USP , USP , 503B cGMP guidance (21 CFR 211), and applicable FDA regulations.
- Staff Training & CE: Train, assess, and mentor pharmacy personnel. Complete all required continuing education responsibilities to maintain compounding expertise.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
- Active Florida Pharmacist License in good standing
- 1 year of sterile compounding experience in a 503A or 503B pharmacy production environment
- Foundational knowledge of USP , USP , and USP standards.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, pharmacy calculations, and compounding laws.
- Standards for accuracy, potency, and sterile quality control must be consistently met.
- Ability to work efficiently, maintain close attention to detail, and handle small, delicate pieces of equipment safely.
- Ability to don and wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods (e.g., masks, gloves, lab coats, coveralls, hairnets, safety goggles, shoe covers).
Preferred Qualifications:- Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BCSCP)
- Deep knowledge of cGMP guidance (21 CFR 211), FDA 503B regulations, and aseptic techniques
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving healthcare environment
Work EnvironmentThis position is primarily based in an onsite work environment. The role requires regular periods of sitting, standing, and computer use, with occasional lifting as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Annual Salary
$125,000-$135,000 USD
Benefits/ Perks: Strive Pharmacy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Employer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the 1st day of the following month of your hire date
- Free Strive compounded medications for employees based on a valid patient-specific prescription from a licensed healthcare provider
- Paid time off
- Sick time
- FSA and HSA options
- Parental leave
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Life insurance
- Vision and dental insurance
- Veterinary insurance
