Pharmacist, Hourly

Family Health Centers of San Diego is a private nonprofit community health center that is an integral part of San Diego's healthcare safety net. Since 1970, our mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high quality healthcare and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low income and medically underserved persons. San Diego offers a spectacular coast, incredible weather, and scenic communities—a great place to live, work, and thrive. We offer an excellent and comprehensive benefits package that includes a competitive base salary, additional compensation for ancillary responsibilities, NHSC Loan Repay eligibility, Continuing Medical Education, a variety of health insurance options, a retirement plan matching program, incentives for quality, productivity, and retention, malpractice insurance, and much more. We currently have new NHSC HRSA Scores and all clinics are eligible for NHSC Loan Repay. As a provider and leader for Family Health Centers of San Diego, you thrive on the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment, knowing you are making a difference in your community every day. Join our team and contribute to making our services “Exceptional in Every Way!” Every member of our team plays an important role in improving the health of our patients and community. Job Roles • Consult with physicians in filling prescriptions for patients being treated. • Consult with physicians and patients about appropriate over-the-counter medications for common ailments. • Review physician orders and prepare medications accordingly. • Monitor patients’ drug therapies. Assist in managing the delivery of a complex set of medications. • Ensure medications, and compound pharmaceuticals are properly dispensed. • Instruct patients on how and when to take prescribed medicine to include information on side effects that may be experienced from taking the medication. • Manage side effects and reactions related to drug interactions for patients taking multiple medications. • May provide advice on healthy topics, i.e. diet, exercise, and managing the symptoms of living life. • Ensure all federal and state drug laws are followed, to include maintaining records of all controlled substances and informing management of any changes that may be needed for compliance. • Perform other duties as assigned. Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations • Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm, D) required. • Current and active license issued by the State of California required. Experience/Specialized skills (including Language) • Demonstrated experience functioning as a Pharmacist. • Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups. • Effective written and verbal communication skills • Strong analytical and problem solving skills. • Knowledge of community-based/clinic-based patient care. • Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, etc.). Physical Requirements/Working Environment Lifting 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER Lifting 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER Lifting over 75 lbs: NEVER Power Grasping: RARELY (0-1 HRS) Pushing and Pulling: RARELY (0-1 HRS) Reaching (above shoulder level): RARELY (0-1 HRS) Reaching (below shoulder level): RARELY (0-1 HRS) Fine Manipulation: RARELY (0-1 HRS) Repetitive use of hands required: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS) Driving: To drive from one clinic or another, or in the community: (0 – 3 HOURS) Exposure to blood borne pathogens and biohazards: No Exposure risk to aerosol-transmitted diseases-YES Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals: Office supplies Simple Grasping: OCCASIONALLY (UP TO 3 HRS) Sitting: CONSTANTLY (6-8+ HRS) Squatting: RARELY (0-1 HRS) Standing: RARELY (0-1 HRS) Twisting: RARELY (0-1 HRS) Use of Personal Protective Equipment: As established by Department Standards Walking: RARELY (0-1 HRS) Working around equipment and machinery: Computer, Printer, Photocopier, telephone, Paper Shredder, fax Ages of Patients Served: N/A