Pharmacist - Specialty Compounding

This is not your typical retail role. As a Registered Pharmacist in this full-time, permanent opportunity, you'll join a collaborative, tight-knit team in a specialty sterile compounding pharmacy serving patients who depend on IV therapies for their health and recovery. You’ll play a pivotal part in preparing, verifying, and releasing compounded medications with care, precision, and purpose — all in a modern, supportive work environment that values your impact.

Whether you're an experienced sterile compounding pharmacist or ready to expand into this highly respected area of practice, this employer offers full training and long-term career growth — no prior compounding experience required.

Pharmacists themselves do not gown up to enter the cleanroom. However, they do wear coat and shoe/hair covers to enter into the staging area - this is usually during the releasing shift and as necessary when they need to enter into that space (i.e. If they’re the sole pharmacist working evenings/weekends).

This is an exceptional opportunity to practice pharmacy at its most clinical and precise — in a space where your day-to-day efforts directly improve patient care. If you're looking for a role with strong mentorship, real impact, and the chance to build your expertise in sterile IV therapy, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

Advantages
Registered Pharmacist – Sterile Compounding (Permanent, Full-Time) - Hamilton - Healthcare

What Makes This Role Unique:

✔ Permanent, full-time opportunity with job security and long-term career potential
✔ Rotating weekday shifts:
    • Morning: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
    • Midday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
    • Evening: 1:00 PM–9:00 PM or 1:30 PM–9:00 PM
Rotation is different every day and leadership team works to balance out the number of morning/evening based on staff availability.
✔ Weekend rotation approx. 1 in every 5 weekends (other than if there are needs to cover absences)– solo RPh coverage with assistants and cleanroom techs, 13-hour shifts (Sat/Sun 8 AM–9 PM) with 3 paid lieu days off (you would work with support staff during those weekends)
✔ On-call rotation shared and scheduled – minimal volume, compensated per call + flat fee (occurs when working evening shift and weekend)
✔ Competitive hourly rate (based on experience - posted rate is our estimate - let us know your expectations!) + paid overtime + comprehensive benefits
✔ Full benefits from Day 1 including health/dental, vision, and more
✔ 3 weeks vacation, plus 2 personal days and your birthday off
✔ License and insurance fees reimbursed
✔ Warm, collaborative culture that values wellness, communication, and recognition
✔ Supportive onboarding including SOP-based online training, shadowing, and structured check-ins
✔ Clean, professional, and modern environment – with patient impact at the heart of everything you do


Responsibilities
Registered Pharmacist – Sterile Compounding (Permanent, Full-Time) - Hamilton - Healthcare

What You’ll Be Doing:

✔ You'll rotate through multiple responsibilities depending on the shift, including:

✔ Triage and assessment of hospital prescriptions, assigning workflows and verifying compound instructions

✔ Verification of drug and solution selections, compound preparations, and final product release

✔ Cleanroom support – staging, gowning, and final checks for compounded medications

✔ Weekend responsibilities (when scheduled): Full-cycle workflow including triage, verification, and final checks

✔ On-call support during assigned evening/weekend shifts – compensated per call

✔ Supporting the broader pharmacy team with your expertise and a collaborative, can-do attitude


Qualifications
Registered Pharmacist – Sterile Compounding (Permanent, Full-Time) - Hamilton - Healthcare

Who You Are:

✔ A Registered Pharmacist (RPh) in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

✔ Eager to contribute to a high-impact, non-retail pharmacy setting

✔ Detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and focused on safety and patient outcomes

✔ A positive, team-first professional who’s open to learning and taking initiative

✔ Experience in sterile or hazardous compounding is an asset — but not required

✔ Comfortable working in cleanroom environments (PPE required; no scents, makeup, or jewelry)


Summary
Registered Pharmacist – Sterile Compounding (Permanent, Full-Time) - Hamilton - Healthcare

Qualified, available and interested candidates are encouraged to click "apply" on this page and submit an application via Randstad Canada's confidential career portal. If you prefer, you may also use this short application to get in touch with us (please ensure you highlight your relevant experience and ideally attach a resume, please): https://forms.gle/FQVNXEx8Dk4a8nP49

About Randstad Healthcare – Your Partner in Career Growth

Randstad Canada's Healthcare Division specializes in permanent and long-term direct-hire contract placements across a variety of healthcare sectors in major centres throughout Canada. We are committed to connecting qualified healthcare professionals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

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When you express interest in an opportunity with Randstad Healthcare, and if your background aligns with our client's current needs, our team may reach out to begin the selection process. Here’s what that process typically involves:

✔ Initial Contact – No resume is required to begin but is encouraged, as understanding your background helps us help you. Apply to this advertisement so we have your info.

✔ Introductory Chat – If your profile is a potential fit, you may be contacted by our team for a 10–15-minute informal conversation to explore alignment with the role.

✔ Assessment & Presentation – For strong matches, we’ll conduct a more in-depth assessment and may present your profile to the client’s hiring team.

✔ Interview Coordination – If selected to move forward, we’ll coordinate interviews and help you prepare.

✔ Offer & Onboarding Support – If offered the role, you’ll be employed directly by our client (temporary support staff may be directly employed by Randstad Canada). We assist with coordination and background checks, and ensure you’re prepared for your first day.

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