Pharmacist, Field Operations

**Company Overview** OptioRx is a dynamic premier national compounding pharmacy providing best in class patient care. We serve 50 states and are committed to fostering a team environment rooted in trust, innovation, efficiency, accountability, integrity, and energy. **Job Summary** The Pharmacist, Field Operations supports multi\-site pharmacy operations through a hybrid model of on\-site field support and remote operational leadership. Reporting to the VP, Pharmacy Operations, this role helps maintain continuity of medication fulfillment and compounding production capacity by deploying to pharmacy locations based on prescription volume, operational demand, and staffing needs. The position serves as a key clinical and operational resource for USP \ , \ , and \ compliance, workflow optimization, staff training, and cross\-functional coordination to support quality, efficiency, regulatory compliance, and patient care. ESSENTIAL DUTIES **Field Operations \& On\-Site Pharmacy Support** * Deploy to pharmacy locations based on prescription volume trends, staffing gaps, and production demand to support medication fulfillment, sterile and/or non\-sterile compounding, pharmacist verification, dispensing, and overall operational continuity. * Help maintain service\-level expectations by minimizing backlog, supporting patient demand, and reinforcing efficient workflows during periods of increased volume or staffing need. * Evaluate real\-time workflow performance during site visits, identify bottlenecks or compliance risks, and partner with site leadership and Quality/Compliance teams to implement timely process improvements and corrective and preventive actions. * Reinforce SOP adherence, compounding standards, documentation expectations, and continuous quality improvement practices across pharmacy locations. * Support onboarding, training, and competency reinforcement for pharmacy staff related to compounding techniques, operational workflows, quality expectations, and regulatory requirements. * Respond to clinical inquiries from pharmacists, providers, and internal partners regarding compounded medication formulations, dosing, administration, compatibility, stability, and appropriate medication use. * Review and interpret prescription orders for completeness, accuracy, clinical appropriateness, and compliance with applicable state and federal compounding regulations, including USP \ , \ , and \ . * Collaborate with prescribing practitioners and internal teams to support safe, accurate, and compliant medication use while upholding company standards and regulatory expectations. * Maintain required pharmacist licenses, certifications, and professional knowledge necessary to support pharmacy operations across assigned states and sites. **Remote Operational Support \& Cross\-Functional Coordination** * Develop and refine SOPs, internal reference materials, training tools, process documentation, and operational infrastructure to improve consistency across multi\-site pharmacy operations. * Serve as a liaison between Pharmacy Operations, Quality/Compliance, Medical Affairs, Sales, site leadership, and other business partners to align operational execution with clinical, compliance, and business needs. * Participate in strategic planning initiatives related to pharmacy operations, compounding services, site readiness, new product rollouts, formulation implementation, scalability, and continuous improvement. * Support site\-readiness assessments for new workflows, products, formulations, or operational changes before implementation. * Translate field observations into actionable feedback that informs business decisions, resource allocation, workflow design, training priorities, and process enhancements. * Provide clinical and operational input into staffing models, training priorities, and resource planning based on prescription volume and production demand. * Stay current with clinical guidelines, compounding standards, DEA requirements, and state and federal regulations affecting pharmacy operations. NON\-ESSENTIAL DUTIES * Participate in special projects, committees, audits, or business initiatives as assigned to support pharmacy operations, quality improvement, or organizational growth. * Provide occasional coverage for related pharmacist responsibilities outside the primary scope of the role when needed to meet business or patient\-care needs. **QUALIFICATIONS** * Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an ACPE\-accredited institution. * Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in Ohio or California required; willingness and ability to obtain licensure in California, Ohio, Texas, and Illinois required. Additional state licensure preferred. * Minimum of two years of experience in a compounding pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, or comparable pharmacy operations setting preferred. * Working knowledge of sterile and/or non\-sterile compounding standards, including USP \ , \ , and \ , and applicable DEA, state, and federal pharmacy regulations. * Ability to travel approximately 50% to pharmacy locations in California, Ohio, Illinois, Texas, or other locations as business needs require. * Proficiency with pharmacy software systems, electronic medical records, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other standard business tools. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Certification or formal training in sterile and/or non\-sterile compounding strongly preferred. * Prior experience training, coaching, or supervising pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, or cross\-functional pharmacy teams strongly preferred. * Experience with specialty areas such as bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), pain management, dermatologic compounding, or other relevant compounded therapies. * Strong clinical knowledge of pharmaceutical compounding, dosage forms, therapeutic categories, and medication\-use considerations. **CORE COMPETENCIES** * Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for meeting commitments, regulatory expectations, quality standards, and operational objectives. * Optimizes Work Processes: Identifies efficient, effective ways to improve workflow, reduce bottlenecks, and support continuous improvement across multi\-site operations. * Collaborates: Builds productive partnerships with site teams, Pharmacy Operations, Quality/Compliance, Medical Affairs, Sales, and leadership to achieve shared business and patient\-care goals. * Resourcefulness: Uses available tools, information, and relationships effectively to solve problems, support field operations, and respond to changing business needs. * Manages Complexity: Interprets clinical, operational, compliance, and sometimes competing information to make sound recommendations and support effective decisions. * Situational Adaptability: Adjusts approach in real time to meet shifting site needs, staffing demands, prescription volume, and cross\-functional priorities. * Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear, professional communication to pharmacists, providers, site leaders, internal partners, and external stakeholders. * Demonstrates Attention to Detail: Maintains accuracy in prescription review, documentation, data entry, compounding support, and regulatory compliance activities. * Manages Time and Priorities: Organizes work effectively in a fast\-paced environment while balancing travel, remote support, patient needs, and company priorities. **WORKING CONDITIONS** * Fast\-paced, high\-volume environment with a focus on accuracy and customer service. * **This is a 50% remote position, 50% travel position. Travel to CA, OH, IL and TX, typically one\-week remote one week travel alternating schedule with weekends off** * Requires prolonged periods of telephone, computer work and internet compatibility with OptioRx remote access conditions. This job description is not intended to be all\-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet ongoing business needs. Pay: From $140,000\.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Antonio, TX 78216