Allied Technician - Pharmacist

Modoc Medical Center; Alturas (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, CA, is seeking a Retail Pharmacist for a travel assignment from 09/24/2026 to 12/24/2026. The pharmacist will supervise pharmacy staff, ensure compliant dispensing, and coordinate with the Pharmacy Manager to uphold state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities include validating prescriptions, counseling patients, maintaining inventory, and ensuring quality assurance. Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in California.
• Pharmacy degree from ACPE-accredited program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Keeps up with continuing education requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and physicians.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescribed medications accurately.
• Review prescriptions for accuracy and determine necessary formulas.
• Direct pharmacy staff in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Counsel patients on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage.
• Maintain records and inventory; ensure QA and safety procedures.
• Address third-party Rx issues and process prescriptions promptly.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Customer service

Education

CA Pharmacist License

Pharmacy degree (BS/ PharmD)

BLS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Details

Client Name

Modoc Medical Center

Job Type

Travel

Offering

Allied

Profession

Allied Technician

Specialty

Pharmacist

Job ID

38261503

Weekly Pay

$3354.46

Shift Details

Shift

5X8 Days

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Order Details

Start Date

09/24/2026

End Date

12/24/2026

Duration

13 Week(s)

Job Description

Retail Pharmacist

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Retail Pharmacy Manager, the Retail Pharmacist is responsible for all areas of retail pharmaceutical services, including the procurement, distribution, storage, and administration of drugs by appropriate staff. The Retail Pharmacist ensures that pharmacy services comply with all State and Federal regulations.

Position Qualifications

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of California.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from a college of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Meets the requirements set forth by current federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, and regulations governing retail pharmaceutical services.
• Maintains the required continuing education hours annually to assure continued competence in the practice of pharmacy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others at all levels within the organization.
• Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, written, and oral communication skills.

Position Responsibilities

General Competencies

• Demonstrates professional behavior while on duty and as a representative of the organization outside work hours.
• Fosters positive relationships with patients, visitors, and facility staff.
• Exhibits strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Delivers quality work on time and within budget with minimal supervision.
• Effectively compiles and organizes data using Microsoft Office Applications for appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Maintains organized records and delivers them promptly upon request.
• Communicates respectfully and clearly with directors, managers, and coworkers, accepting direction without questioning authority.
• Performs all assigned tasks with accuracy.
• Takes direction from others, including employees from other departments, adhering to the established chain of command.
• Utilizes office machines effectively in job functions.
• Responds to phone inquiries and assists the public professionally and courteously.

Specific Competencies

• Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications and pharmaceuticals for patient care.
• Reviews prescriptions issued by physicians or other authorized prescribers for accuracy and determines necessary formulas and ingredients.
• Directs pharmacy staff engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Answers customer questions regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage of medications, offering counseling when appropriate.
• Engages patients and clients concerning customer service programs provided by the pharmacy.
• Integrates patients and clients into pharmacy program offerings actively.
• Maintains established procedures for quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
• Enters data including patient names, medications, and costs to maintain pharmacy files, charge systems, and inventory.
• Instructs interns and pharmacy personnel while ensuring compliance with state/federal pharmacist to technician ratios.
• Addresses third-party Rx systems awareness and resolves rejection issues promptly.
• Reports prescription errors immediately and adheres to policies regarding medication incidents.
• Maintains vigilance regarding loss prevention controls and procedures.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with healthcare professionals to enhance customer service.
• Synthesizes and analyzes complex information, complementing data with experience and intuition.
• Pursues ongoing training and development opportunities while keeping current with changes in laws and pharmacy-related programs.
• Handles difficult customer situations promptly, solicits feedback to improve service, meets commitments, and maintains confidentiality.
• Maximizes sales and manages expenses in the retail pharmacy environment.
• Ensures adherence to current pharmacy policies.
• Communicates clearly and informatively, effectively interpreting and writing information.
• Exhibits openness to feedback, contributing to a positive team environment.
• Communicates effectively about changes and manages frequent adjustments and unexpected events.
• Understands and evaluates business implications of decisions, contributing to profits and resource conservation.
• Observes safety and security procedures, reporting unsafe conditions and ensuring cleanliness as per established guidelines.
• Additional duties may be assigned, which

Client Details

City

Alturas

State

CA

Zip Code

96101