Pharmacist (Per Diem, Non-Exempt Healthcare), Student Health Center

About the role

The Pharmacist I performs the full range of general licensed pharmacist duties under the lead work direction of the Pharmacist II and direction of the Executive Director. Duties include interpreting prescriptions, dispensing medications, vaccines, and therapeutic agents, consulting with prescribers, nursing staff, and patients on medication use, ensuring compliance with regulations, administering vaccines and emergency medications, and managing pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prescriptions and dispense medications, vaccines, and therapeutic agents.
• Consult with prescribers, nursing staff, and patients on medication use.
• Ensure pharmacy operations comply with state/federal regulations and professional standards.
• Administer vaccines and emergency medications; furnish contraception, emergency contraception, PrEP/PEP, and medical abortion per California protocols.
• Maintain inventory and handle pharmaceutical waste; ensure proper acquisition, storage, and documentation of drugs and supplies.
• Oversee pharmacy security, confidentiality, and compliance during audits and inspections.
• Aid with pharmacy administration, including billing, accounting, insurance processing, and transaction reconciliation.
• Manage cash transactions and maintain drawer balances; handle refunds.
• Support quality assurance, inventory audits, satisfaction surveys, and policy development.
• Serve as Interim Pharmacist-In-Charge as needed; stay current on pharmaceutical laws and practices.
• Train and update staff on regulations and standards; ensure full compliance with professional codes.
• Participate in SHC initiatives, professional development, and cross-campus duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy program or equivalent recognized by the California State Board of Pharmacy. One year of experience as a licensed pharmacist working independently.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to dispensing, storage, and recordkeeping of drugs, narcotics, and poisons; thorough knowledge of all drugs, chemicals, and supplies required in the operation of the Student Health Center pharmacy; working knowledge of automated pharmacy systems; and campus procurement and budgetary processes.
• Skills: Ability to compound and fill prescriptions; evaluate written prescription orders to determine ingredients needed and ensure proper dosages; review patient profiles against prescriptions for potential drug interactions and allergies; serve as a resource to practitioners and other medical support staff in the areas of pharmacology, drug combination, drug interaction, and alternative drug therapies; participate in the development and implementation of pharmacy policies, procedures, and protocols; prepare and maintain accurate records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health center staff and management; be sensitive to, communicate effectively with, and provide support to diverse patients; and provide lead work direction to pharmacy support staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Administer vaccines related anaphylaxis medications.
• Hold American Pharmacy Association’s Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate.
• Complete California Pharmacist Contraception Services Training Program Certificate.
• Obtain Medication Therapy Management Services Certificate.
• Receive HIV PrEP/PEP Certificate.
• Have Current BLS CPR Certification.

Benefits

The anticipated hiring range is $65.96 - $67.94 per hour. The classification salary range is $27.39 - $100.10 per hour. The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors. The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, membership in CalPERS, sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Position Information

• Work status: Part-time/Non-exempt/Temporary (up to one year with the possibility of further renewal).
• Working Hours: As Needed/Per Diem.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
• Campus Security Authority: This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness.
• Drivers License Check: Possession of a valid Driver's License is required.
• Smoking: CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
• Clery Act: In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act.