Pharmacist per diem

Pacifica Infusion Services, LLC; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 103,320 - 110,208; Part time

Job summary

Pacifica Infusion Services, LLC is seeking a licensed Per Diem Pharmacist in Palmdale, CA, to provide clinical and dispensing coverage. The role requires a minimum of 1 year of pharmacist experience and an active California Pharmacist license. Responsibilities include verifying medication orders, performing clinical reviews, and collaborating with healthcare providers. This is a non-benefited contract role with flexible scheduling at $75.00 – $80.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year pharmacist experience required; infusion, home infusion, or specialty pharmacy experience preferred.
• Familiarity with USP <797> sterile compounding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Verify and process infusion and specialty medication orders in compliance with regulations.
• Perform clinical review for therapy appropriateness and drug interactions.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, prescribers, and prior authorization teams.
• Compound and/or verify compounded sterile preparations (CSPs).
• Provide patient counseling and education related to infusion therapies.
• Maintain accurate dispensing documentation.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Active California Pharmacist license (RPh or PharmD)

Tools

USP <797> standards

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.