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Plainfield, Indiana

Compounding Pharmacist

PharmacistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1

ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

  • 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
  • Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
  • Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description

IU Health Centralized Compounding in Plainfield, IN is looking for a full-time pharmacist to help support compounding services across the entire IU Health system, serving both inpatient and outpatient care. This role is based in a closed-door, highly controlled environment where you’ll work with a mix of sterile and nonsterile preparations, including parenteral nutrition, anticipatory batch compounding, and repackaging.

In this position, you’ll play a key role in ensuring every product meets the highest standards of safety and quality. Your responsibilities will include overseeing day-to-day compounding activities, supervising technical staff, and developing and maintaining master formulations and compounding records. You’ll also help ensure that all practices align with current USP standards and IU Health policies, supporting reliable and consistent care for patients across the system.

  • Requires Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy prior to 2006.
  • Successful completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 or PGY2 residency may be required.
  • Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
  • Requires current Indiana Pharmacist license or eligibility for Indiana licensure as a Pharmacist.
  • Board certification or other specialized training may be required.
  • Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.
  • May require travel to IU Health facilities.
  • May require weekend rotations.
  • Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
  • IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
  • A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
  • With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
  • At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
  • Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state.

We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist will oversee day-to-day compounding activities in a closed-door environment, handling sterile and nonsterile preparations like parenteral nutrition, while supervising technical staff. Key duties include developing and maintaining master formulations and compounding records to ensure adherence to USP standards and IU Health policies.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy obtained before 2006, along with a current or eligible Indiana Pharmacist license. Experience of 0-3 years is required, and successful completion of an ASHP accredited residency or specialized board certification may also be necessary.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Sterile PreparationsQuality AssuranceSafety StandardsSupervisionPolicy Adherence

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pharmacist Jobs

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 25 employers

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$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
8% this job
CME allowance
4%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,244 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Plainfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k
Typical market rent
$1,720/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About IU Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Indianapolis, Indiana
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

401(K) retirement savings with employer match
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness (government program)
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness program with financial incentives