Staff Pharmacist

We are an independent pharmacy located on the Southern California Hospital Campus inside of a medical building. We specialize in retail, non-sterile, specialty and infusion services. We are looking for a full-time pharmacist. Approximately 40-45 hours a week Position to begins ASAP. You will play a personal role within your community by ensuring that your patients receive medication and care that they need. It's everything from immunizations, patient consultations, non-sterile compounding, to training and mentoring our pharmacy technician's. We are looking for someone that does not mind a high paced environment and multitasking with at ease to change and adjust to thrive in independent community pharmacy settings. Seek new ways to grow, collaborate with our team and deliver the best service to our patients and customers. Facilitate a team culture that promotes caring energy, enthusiasm, and pride. Identifying critical business opportunities and meaningful solutions to drive growth and improve our Family owned and operated pharmacy. Members of our staff have been with us for over 10 years, we are looking for someone to become part of the family. Key components to manage a successful pharmacy requires understanding regulatory requirements, quality assurance, personnel management, inventory management, workflow management, financial profitability, patient safety, loss prevention and most of all sustaining a professional pharmaceutical practice. Retail Aspect- Pharmacists typically do the following: • Fill prescriptions, verifying instructions from physicians on the proper amounts of medication to give to patients • Check whether the prescription will interact negatively with other drugs that a patient is taking or any medical conditions the patient has • Instruct patients on how and when to take a prescribed medicine and inform them about potential side effects they may experience from taking the medicine • Advise patients about general health topics, such as diet, exercise, and managing stress, and on other issues, such as what equipment or supplies would be best to treat a health problem • Complete insurance forms and work with insurance companies to ensure that patients get the medicines they need • Oversee the work of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists in training (interns) • Keep records and do other administrative tasks • Teach other healthcare practitioners about proper medication therapies for patients • Periodically assesses the Pharmacy System Batch Status Monitor and other automated tools to determine workflow, dispensing and toting needs. This includes changing daily work assignment to meet workflow needs. • Review company policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations, to ensure compliance. • Follow all company policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations and is charged with taking the appropriate action and reporting violations to the appropriate supervisor. Non-Sterile Compounding Aspect- Pharmacists typically do the following: • Review prescriptions issued by prescribers to assure accuracy and determine formulas or ingredient needed. • Perform mathematical calculations for orders • Mixing pharmaceutical preparations, according to written prescriptions • Cleaning and helping to maintain equipment or work areas and sterilize glassware, according to prescribed methods • Is knowledgeable regarding the proper use and handling of sterile and hazardous medications. Compounds and handles sterile and hazardous medications in accordance with established guidelines and regulations (i.e. USP < 797>) • Participate in pharmacy Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities. • Document and investigate errors and variances. Requirements: • *Must be licensed and in good standing in the state of CALIFORNIA • Excellent Computer skills • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Excellent customer service skills • Ability to problem solve, make decisions in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines • Software experience preferred yet not required (DigitalRX) • Prior pharmacy experience required but open to new eager new Grads Job Type: Full-time Pay: $62.00 - $64.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Paid time off Ability to commute/relocate: • Culver City, CA 90232: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) License/Certification: • Licensed Pharmacist (Required) Work Location: In person