Compounding Pharmacist in Ramsey, New Jersey at Town & County Compounding Pharmacy

Position Overview

Looking for a position that offers work/life balance? At Town & Country Compounding, our pharmacists work Monday through Friday, with no nights, weekends, or holidays.

Town & Country Compounding is seeking a detail-oriented, patient-focused Compounding Pharmacist to join our team. In this role, you will oversee compounding across all three of our labs (General Lab, Hazard Lab, and Sterile Lab) — from verifying prescriber orders and reviewing patient-specific formulations to supervising the technicians who prepare them, performing final verification, and ensuring strict compliance with USP, state, and federal standards. You will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality medications to patients who rely on personalized pharmaceutical care.

Reports To

Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) and Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Position Details

• Location: Town & Country Compounding Pharmacy, 535 East Crescent Avenue, Ramsey, NJ 07446 (on-site)

• Employment Type: Full-Time

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8-hour day shift; no nights, weekends, or holidays

• Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, health insurance, and paid time off

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Patient Care

• Review and verify prescription orders for therapeutic appropriateness, accuracy, safety, and cost-effectiveness

• Interpret prescriber medication orders and develop or review patient-specific formulations

• Provide drug information, counseling, and consultations to patients and caregivers

• Communicate clinical and technical information clearly with physicians and other healthcare professionals

Compounding Oversight & Verification

• Supervise technicians compounding nonsterile preparations in the General Lab, ensuring compliance with USP 795

• Supervise hazardous drug compounding in the Hazard Lab, ensuring compliance with USP 800, including proper containment, PPE, handling, and disposal

• Supervise sterile compounding in the Sterile Lab, ensuring compliance with USP 797 and proper aseptic technique

• Review and approve compounded batch records, formula worksheets, and computer order entries for correct ingredients, calculations, techniques, and instructions

• Perform final verification of all compounded preparations before they are dispensed

• Ensure clean, compliant conditions in all three labs, including cleaning, environmental monitoring, and gowning requirements

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure all pharmacy activities adhere to state and federal regulations and company policies

• Identify and resolve compliance gaps; escalate issues as appropriate

• Support quality improvement initiatives and standard operating procedure (SOP) updates

Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback

• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture centered on patient safety and professional excellence

• Assist with onboarding and training of new pharmacy personnel

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or B.S. in Pharmacy

• Current, active New Jersey Board of Pharmacy (BOP) pharmacist license

• Minimum of one year of experience as a staff pharmacist

• Solid knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacy calculations

• Strong computer proficiency and familiarity with pharmacy management systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Experience in a 503A compounding pharmacy setting, including oversight of nonsterile, hazardous, and sterile compounding

• Working knowledge of USP 795, USP 797, and USP 800 guidelines

• Compounding certification or training (PCCA or equivalent)

• Experience working in hazardous drug and sterile clean room environments

Work Environment & Expectations

• Must be able to reliably commute to Ramsey, NJ; this is an in-person position

• Must be able to work in all three labs (General, Hazard, and Sterile), including clean room gowning and hazardous drug PPE requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift supplies

• Maintain conduct and appearance that consistently reflect the professional standards of Town & Country Compounding

Town & Country Compounding is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.