Pharmacist
Alturas, CA
GlobalPoint
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible

Retail Pharmacist

Contract Term: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Flexible Hours 
Location: Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, California 96101
Facility Rate: $85/hour (All-Inclusive)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours/Week

Required Documents & Qualifications

• Most recent updated resume required.
• Minimum of 3 years of pharmacist experience.
• Must hold an active and current California Pharmacist License.
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Retail pharmacy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local pharmacy regulations.
• Experience with prescription verification, medication dispensing, and compounding.
• Knowledge of drug interactions, medication dosage, side effects, and patient counseling.
• Experience with controlled substance management and pharmacy inventory.
• Familiarity with third-party prescription billing systems and insurance claim rejections.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Must be flexible with working hours and available for some weekend coverage.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee daily retail pharmacy operations under the direction of the Retail Pharmacy Manager.
• Compound, prepare, and dispense prescribed medications and other pharmaceutical products.
• Review prescriptions issued by physicians and authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy.
• Provide patient counseling regarding medication usage, dosage, drug interactions, side effects, and proper storage.
• Supervise and direct pharmacy technicians, interns, and other pharmacy personnel.
• Ensure proper procurement, storage, distribution, and handling of medications.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records, prescription files, inventory, and billing documentation.
• Monitor and maintain security procedures for controlled substances.
• Resolve third-party prescription billing issues and insurance claim rejections promptly.
• Follow established quality assurance procedures and medication safety standards.
• Report prescription errors and medication incidents according to facility policies.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support patient care.
• Ensure pharmacy operations comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain current pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Monitor inventory, control expenses, and support retail pharmacy revenue goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pharmacy environment.
• Participate in continuing education and remain updated on new medications, pharmacy practices, and regulatory changes.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Provide flexible scheduling support, including some weekend coverage.