Per Diem Staff Pharmacist

Job Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners, educating patients about medications and their use, and may advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications, and depending on the circumstance may have delegated decision-making authority for items that fall under the context of their license.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains patients' drug therapies, advises on the safe use of medications, and informs of potential side effects.
• Completes Medication Therapy Management (MTM).
• Dispenses medications as prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners.
• Verifies order entries, maintains records of controlled substances, changes and removes expired and/or damaged drugs from the pharmacy’s inventory.
• Completes all clinical services provided by the pharmacy, as directed (vaccinations, blood pressure/temperature measurements, diabetes management, etc.).
• Maintains records of patient history.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant legal procedures, regulations, and rules that regulate the pharmaceutical practice.
• Responds to or assists the Pharmacy Manager/PIC with audits and inspections from various regulatory agencies, as directed.

Qualifications

• Valid California Pharmacist License in good standing
• Bachelor's in pharmacy or PharmD
• Ability to work flexible hours, as required