Pharmacist - Evenings

Pharmacist (Direct Hire)

Pay Rate: $65-75/hour

Shift: 1pm - 9:30pm OR 3pm - 11:30pm Monday - Friday (very occasional weekends)

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions issued by physician or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed
• Compound sterile and non-sterile medications using standard formulas and processes, such as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients
• Direct pharmacy employees engaged in mixing, packaging, labeling, and modifying prescription orders
• Responsible for accuracy in intake of prescription orders and efficient fulfillment of orders
• Dispense medications, support/counsel nursing facility staff on the use of prescription and over-the-counter medications, and advise physicians about medication therapy
• Counsel nursing facility staff about general health topics, such as diet, exercise, and stress management, and provide information on products such as durable medical equipment or home healthcare supplies
• Establish and maintain methods and style of storage and record-keeping systems for safekeeping of medicines or pharmaceuticals
• Promote open communication between internal and external customers to enhance cooperation, improve pharmacy service, and increase production performance
• Maintain ownership and accountability for successful completion of all pharmacy production duties, tasks, and achievement of pharmacy branch goals
• Support customers after-hours, weekends, and holidays through on-call support process
• Assist in promoting communication and adequate information flow throughout the pharmacy
• Assist in the development of quality improvements and prescription order accuracy
• Assist in the development and maintenance of interaction with physicians, residents, and facility administrators regarding prescription and pharmacy consulting issues; responsible and accountable for positive customer relations
• Assist in staff education on utilization management concepts and activities, pharmacy staff training evaluation, and development
• Adhere to regulatory and company compliance, Code of Conduct, and Business Ethics (OSHA, DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, etc.). Advise pharmacy staff on changes to any known regulatory updates

• Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or school of pharmacy
• License to practice pharmacy is required in the state of the position is required
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance
• Keeps abreast of current state, federal and company policies, procedures and regulations
• Doctorate or better in Pharmacy or related field
• LICENSED PHARMACIST

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.