Sterile Compounding Pharmacist -503A
Listed compensation
$62-$67/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
- Health Wealth Pharmacy | Houston, TX
Full-Time | On-Site | 503A Compounding Pharmacy
Your Experience Matters. Help Us Deliver Quality Compounded Medications.
Health Wealth Pharmacy is looking for an experienced Sterile Compounding Pharmacist who understands the importance of precision, patient safety, and quality in pharmaceutical compounding.
We're seeking someone who brings more than clinical knowledge to the role. We want a pharmacist who is confident overseeing sterile compounding, supporting technicians, reviewing prescriptions, and helping maintain an efficient and compliant pharmacy operation.
Experience with GLP-1 injectable medications, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, is highly preferred.
What Your Day Will Look Like
You'll work closely with our pharmacy team to oversee medication preparation, verify prescriptions, and ensure compounded medications meet our quality standards.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Overseeing sterile compounding activities and ensuring proper aseptic techniques are followed.
Reviewing and verifying compounded formulations, calculations, concentrations, and batch documentation.
Providing guidance and supervision to sterile compounding technicians.
Reviewing prescriptions for accuracy, appropriate dosing, and clinical safety.
Performing pharmacist verification before medications are dispensed.
Confirming appropriate labeling, beyond-use dates, and storage requirements.
Reviewing quality-control documentation and addressing potential compounding discrepancies.
Maintaining compliance with USP <797>, applicable USP <800> requirements, Texas pharmacy regulations, and established pharmacy procedures.
Collaborating with the Pharmacist-in-Charge and operations team to maintain safe, efficient daily production.
Supporting staff training, process improvements, and quality assurance initiatives.
The Experience We're Looking For
Required
Active, unrestricted Texas pharmacist license.
PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
Strong understanding of pharmacy regulations and medication safety.
Excellent pharmaceutical calculation and prescription verification skills.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
Highly Preferred
Hands-on experience in a 503A compounding pharmacy.
Experience with sterile injectable medications.
Knowledge of GLP-1 formulations, including semaglutide and tirzepatide.
Familiarity with cleanroom operations, aseptic techniques, and USP <797>.
Experience reviewing compounding records and supervising pharmacy technicians.
You'll Be a Great Fit If You...
Take ownership of your work and hold yourself to high standards.
Understand that accuracy and patient safety always come first.
Can manage a busy workflow without compromising quality.
Communicate clearly and work well with technicians and other pharmacists.
Enjoy identifying opportunities to improve pharmacy operations.
Are comfortable taking a hands-on approach when needed.
Why Health Wealth Pharmacy?
At Health Wealth Pharmacy, you'll have the opportunity to play an important role in our compounding operations and contribute directly to the quality of medications we provide.
We're looking for someone who wants to bring their experience, clinical judgment, and leadership skills to a growing pharmacy team.
Ready to Join Us?
Apply today and tell us about your sterile compounding experience, particularly any experience with GLP-1 injectable medications.
Health Wealth Pharmacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist will oversee sterile compounding activities, ensure adherence to aseptic techniques, and verify compounded formulations for accuracy and safety. They will also supervise pharmacy technicians and maintain compliance with USP standards and Texas pharmacy regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Texas pharmacist license and possess a PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Strong knowledge of pharmacy regulations, sterile compounding, and aseptic techniques is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 35% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $129k–$139k | Pharmacy median $141k (middle half $128k–$152k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$138k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Texas | 801 active | 10,454 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% remote · 35% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Pharmacist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 21% offer loan repayment824 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Healthwealth Pharmacy | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index4 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$134k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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