Pharmacist
Alturas, CA
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible, On call, Rotating

Position Overview

MMC is seeking a qualified and licensed Retail Pharmacist to oversee daily pharmacy operations and ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient dispensing of medications. The pharmacist will work under the direction of the Retail Pharmacy Manager and collaborate with pharmacy staff, physicians, healthcare professionals, and patients.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of prescription verification, medication dispensing, patient counseling, pharmacy inventory management, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify prescriptions for accuracy, appropriate dosage, and medication safety.
• Compound, prepare, package, label, and dispense prescribed medications.
• Provide patients with information about medication usage, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and storage when counseling is accepted.
• Supervise and guide pharmacy technicians, interns, and other pharmacy personnel.
• Oversee medication procurement, storage, distribution, and inventory management.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records, prescription files, and billing information.
• Resolve prescription insurance and third-party payment rejections.
• Maintain controlled-substance security and follow medication safety procedures.
• Report prescription errors and medication incidents according to facility policies.
• Ensure compliance with California, federal, and local pharmacy regulations.
• Maintain updated pharmacy policies and participate in continuing education.
• Provide excellent customer service and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Support retail pharmacy business operations, including sales and expense management.

Required Qualifications

• Active California Pharmacist license.
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy.
• Current BLS certification.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Ability to maintain required continuing education.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with pharmacy technicians, interns, patients, and healthcare professionals