Southend Pharmacy · 2 days ago
Lead Pharmacist (Monday - Friday 6AM to 2:30PM)
Houston, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$62/hr - $65/hr
5+ years expSouthend Pharmacy, a subsidiary of Allia Health Group, is a rapidly growing 503A compounding pharmacy committed to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. The Lead Pharmacist oversees day-to-day pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in medication preparation and dispensing, while providing leadership to the pharmacy team.
Retail
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead daily workflow in a 503A compounding pharmacy, ensuring timely and accurate prescription fulfillment
Provide onsite leadership, coaching, and training to pharmacy technicians and support staff
Serve as acting pharmacy leader when the Pharmacy Manager is unavailable
Partner with leadership on staffing, scheduling, and operational improvements
Verify and dispense medications with accuracy consistent with compounding-specific requirements
Oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding procedures in accordance with USP standards (<795>, <797>, <800>)
Conduct drug utilization reviews (DUR) and evaluate compounded formulations for safety and appropriateness
Ensure cleanroom procedures, aseptic technique, and environmental monitoring practices are followed
Maintain compliance with 503A compounding regulations and demonstrate working knowledge of 503B requirements
Adhere to Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) regulations, DEA regulations, FDA guidelines, and internal SOPs
Ensure meticulous documentation and oversight of controlled substances and sterile compounding logs
Support audit readiness and lead corrective actions when compliance deviations are identified
Identify workflow improvements for safety, efficiency, and accuracy within the compounding environment
Assist with root-cause analysis and quality assurance initiatives
Monitor key operational metrics: accuracy, sterility compliance, productivity, and turnaround times
Partner with prescribers, clinical teams, and internal departments to ensure seamless compounding and dispensing operations
Support technician training in sterile compounding, gowning protocols, and SOP adherence
Communicate operational needs, risks, and updates to leadership promptly
Qualification
Required
PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Active Texas Pharmacist License (TSBP) in good standing
Minimum 5+ years of pharmacist experience in a compounding pharmacy (503A required; 503B experience strongly preferred)
Strong working knowledge of sterile and non-sterile compounding, USP <795>/<797>/<800>, and cleanroom operations
Previous leadership, lead pharmacist, or supervisory experience
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume compounding environment
Preferred
Direct experience in both 503A and 503B pharmacy settings
Experience with environmental monitoring, media fill testing, and advanced compounding quality controls
Background in specialty pharmacy or clinical program support
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, paid time off.
Company
Southend Pharmacy
Southend Pharmacy offers healthcare providers a partnership that extends beyond the script, delivering innovative care solutions and seamless support.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase