Pharmacist in El Cajon, CA

A pharmacy opportunity is available for a Pharmacist on a 4-week contract in El Cajon, CA. This role requires a licensed California Pharmacist to work primarily the 2nd shift from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, including rotating weekends. Candidates ready to start immediately are encouraged to apply due to a potentially slow client update process.

Responsibilities:

• Accept and dispense prescription medications accurately.
• Monitor patient medication compliance and detect over-usage patterns.
• Ensure pharmaceutical supplies comply with legal regulations.
• Verify appropriateness of prescribed medications for patients.
• Maintain confidential patient records and pharmacy files with accuracy.
• Counsel patients on medication usage, side effects, and answer related questions.
• Provide consultations on prescription and non-prescription drugs, including storage, dosage, side effects, and interactions.
• Deliver patient services such as smoking cessation, blood pressure checks, and cholesterol management.
• Educate patients on correct usage of medical devices like blood pressure monitors and glucose meters.
• Compound medications and prepare sterile solutions following proper protocols.
• Supervise pharmacy staff, including technicians and clerks.
• Maintain inventory of pharmaceutical and medical supplies.
• Identify drug-related problems and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, interns, and other pharmacists.

Qualifications:

• Active California Pharmacist license.
• Retail pharmacy experience is acceptable; training will be provided.
• Ability to work a rotating weekend schedule and the 2nd shift hours.

This short-term contract offers a chance to gain valuable experience while supporting patient care in a collaborative healthcare environment. If you hold a California license and are ready to begin swiftly, apply now to be considered for this position.

Compensation for this position ranges from $61.00 to $76.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.