Pharmacist - El Cajon, CA

This opportunity calls for a licensed pharmacist to manage medication dispensing and patient care in a fast-paced pharmacy setting. The role involves ensuring compliance with legal standards, monitoring patient medication usage, and providing expert consultation on prescription and non-prescription drugs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately accept and dispense prescription medications.
• Monitor patient medication compliance and identify potential over-usage.
• Ensure proper medicine supply management in line with legal requirements.
• Maintain confidential patient records and pharmacy files with precision.
• Provide patient counseling on medication usage, side effects, and interactions.
• Offer additional health services such as smoking cessation support and blood pressure monitoring.
• Educate patients on the correct use of medical devices including glucose meters.
• Compound medications as required, preparing sterile solutions according to protocol.
• Supervise pharmacy staff including technicians and clerks.
• Manage inventory of pharmaceutical and medical supplies effectively.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to identify and resolve drug-related issues.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Valid California pharmacist license in hand.
• Retail pharmacy experience is welcomed; training is available for those new to retail.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare teams.
• Ability to supervise and mentor pharmacy support staff.

Location:

• Position is based in El Cajon, CA.

Shift and Schedule:

• 2nd shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
• Rotating weekends
• Contract duration: 4 weeks, starting ASAP

This contract provides a unique chance to contribute your pharmacy expertise in a dynamic environment with supportive training available for retail pharmacists transitioning into this role. If you have a California license and are ready to make an immediate impact, apply now to be considered.

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.