Pharmacist, Outpatient

Huntington Health; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Hospital in Pasadena seeks an experienced Outpatient Pharmacist to ensure safe dispensing and patient-centered care. You will counsel patients, collaborate with clinicians, and uphold regulatory standards in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The role requires a California RPh license, a BS in Pharmacy or PharmD, and at least one year of pharmacist experience; immunization certification is a plus. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmacy or higher required; PharmD preferred.
• Minimum 1 year pharmacist experience; 2+ years retail/outpatient preferred.
• Valid California RPh license and BLS certification required.
• Immunization certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately and safely in outpatient setting.
• Provide direct patient counseling and ensure quality patient care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize therapy.
• Support regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
• Assist with insurance verification and prior authorizations.

Skills

Outpatient pharmacy

Medication dispensing

Patient counseling

Insurance verification

Pharmacy software

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BS in Pharmacy

PharmD preferred

Tools

Pharmacy software

EHR systems

Job description

Pharmacist, Outpatient# Huntington Health Careers## Pharmacist, OutpatientApply: Huntington Hospital - Pasadena: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-31193\\*\\* Internal Workers – Please log into your Workday account to apply \\*\\*### Huntington Hospital Employee Login**Expectations:**The Outpatient Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient dispensing of medications while delivering exceptional patient care and customer service. This role provides direct patient counseling, collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and supports regulatory compliance and operational excellence within the outpatient pharmacy setting. This position may require flexible scheduling and hours based on operational needs. **THIS POSITION HAS BEEN GRANT FUNDED FOR 18 MONTHS. EMPLOYMENT IN THIS POSITION AFTER THE INITIAL 18 MONTHS IS CONTINGENT UPON THE CONTINUED AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING.** **EDUCATION:** Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or higher degree required. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy preferred. **EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:** Minimum of one (1) year of relevant pharmacist experience. Minimum of two (2) years of retail or outpatient pharmacy experience preferred. **LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:** Required: Current unrestricted Registered Pharmacist (RPh) license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification from the American Heart Association Preferred: Immunization administration certification **SKILLS:** Knowledge of outpatient pharmacy operations and medication dispensing processes. Understanding of insurance verification, prior authorization, and third-party billing processes. Knowledge of outpatient pharmacy dispensing software and electronic health record systems. Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety and regulatory compliance. Effective communication and patient counseling skills. Ability to supervise and support pharmacy staff and learners. Proper cash handling procedures to maintain financial accuracy and security. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills.Job Title: Pharmacist, OutpatientDepartment: PharmacyShift Duration: 10Primary Shift: DaysTime Type: Full timeLocation: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $69.95 - $106.69.Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.