Pharmacist, per diem

Pacifica Infusion Services, LLC; California; On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Vital Care of Palmdale is seeking a licensed Per Diem Pharmacist to provide clinical and dispensing coverage on an as-needed basis for infusion therapies.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, with flexible scheduling and collaboration with nurses, prescribers, and insurance teams to ensure safe and effective therapies.

Qualifications

• Active California Pharmacist license (RPh or PharmD) in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year pharmacist experience; infusion/home infusion/specialty pharmacy preferred.
• Familiarity with USP <797> sterile compounding requirements.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Verify and process infusion and specialty medication orders in compliance with California Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Perform clinical review for therapy appropriateness, drug interactions, dosing, and patient-specific parameters.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, prescribers, and insurance/prior authorization teams.
• Compound and/or verify CSPs in accordance with USP <797> and <800> standards.
• Provide patient counseling and education related to infusion therapies.
• Maintain accurate dispensing documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support ACHC accreditation standards and internal policies and procedures.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Independent work

Infusion pharmacy experience

Education

California Pharmacist license (RPh or PharmD)

Job description

Job Description

Per Diem Pharmacist – Infusion Specialty

Vital Care of Palmdale | Palmdale, CA

About Us

Vital Care of Palmdale is a specialty infusion pharmacy serving patients throughout the Antelope Valley. We deliver home and outpatient infusion therapies, including antibiotics, biologics, IVIG, and nutrition support. Our care model is patient-centered, clinician-driven, and built on close collaboration with providers and nursing partners to ensure clinical excellence.

Position Overview

We are seeking a licensed Per Diem Pharmacist to provide clinical and dispensing coverage on an as-needed basis. This opportunity is ideal for a pharmacist with infusion or specialty pharmacy experience who is looking for flexible scheduling while remaining actively engaged in direct patient care and clinical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify and process infusion and specialty medication orders in compliance with California Board of Pharmacy regulations
• Perform clinical review for therapy appropriateness, drug interactions, dosing, and patient-specific parameters
• Collaborate with nursing staff, prescribers, and insurance/prior authorization teams
• Compound and/or verify compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) in accordance with USP <797> and <800> standards
• Provide patient counseling and education related to infusion therapies
• Maintain accurate dispensing documentation and ensure regulatory compliance
• Support ACHC accreditation standards and internal policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Active California Pharmacist license (RPh or PharmD) in good standing
• Minimum 1 year pharmacist experience required; infusion, home infusion, or specialty pharmacy experience preferred
• Familiarity with USP <797> sterile compounding requirements
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Compensation & Schedule

• $75.00 - $80.00 per hour (DOE)
• Per diem, non-benefited contract role
• Shifts offered on an as-needed basis, with advance scheduling when possible
• On-site position in Palmdale, CA

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for pharmacists who already hold part-time roles and are looking to pick up additional hours with flexible scheduling. Join a supportive, collaborative team and work when it fits your availability while making a meaningful impact in patient care.