Dispensary Pharmacist
Core
Ensuring safe and accurate dispensing of custom-formulated medications, nutraceuticals, and sterile IV infusions for humans and animals.
Role type
Dispensary Pharmacist (Compounding)
Builds
Patient-specific compounded medications and nutraceuticals
Domain
Healthcare / Functional Medicine / Compounding Pharmacy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Prescription verification, product labeling compliance, patient counseling, regulatory adherence (SAPC/SAHPRA), batch traceability, compounding team collaboration, prescriber liaison, dispensing record maintenance, staff supervision
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Verify prescriptions for accuracy, legality, and therapeutic appropriateness; Review compounded products before release to ensure proper labeling, packaging, and documentation; Counsel patients on correct use, storage, and potential side effects; Ensure compliance with SAPC and SAHPRA regulations regarding scheduling, batch traceability, and record-keeping; Support compounding and clinical teams with prescription queries and formulation discussions; Liaise with prescribers for clarification or therapeutic alternatives; Accurately dispense a variety of compounded medications; Verify product integrity, label accuracy, and batch details prior to final release; Maintain complete and compliant dispensing records, especially for Scheduled medicines; Work closely with the compounding team to address clinical or formulation-related queries; Communicate with healthcare professionals for clarifications or treatment advice; Assist in training and supervising dispensing assistants or pharmacy interns
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC