Clinical Compounding Pharmacist

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 DoAnswer PCCA Member’s scientific questions via telephone or electronic mail in a timely and professional mannerTeach pharmacists and technicians in PCCA’s CORE and other educational seminars, as requiredAct as an ambassador for PCCA and the profession of pharmacyInteract with customers, medical practitioners, academicians, fellow employees, vendors, regulatory agency representatives and governmental personnelProvide 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 professionAssist in the education of pharmacists and technicians via lectures in training events and seminarsAssist with special projects, as requiredWho You AreBachelor 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 medicationsBoard Certification in Sterile Compounding (BCSCP) preferred, or a minimum of 5 years of significant clinical experience in non-sterile to sterile compounding and USP / complianceKnowledge of extemporaneous compounding issues as described above, which is gained through specialized schooling or training, or through work experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsIntermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointWho We ArePCCA helps pharmacists and prescribers create personalized medicine that makes a difference in patients’ lives. As a complete resource for independent compounding pharmacists, PCCA provides high-quality products, education and support to more than 3,000 pharmacy members throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and other countries around the world. Incorporated in 1981 by a network of pharmacists, PCCA has supported pharmacy compounding for more than 40 years. Learn more at www.pccarx.com.