Retail Pharmacist: Patient Care & Pharmacy Expert

Salinas Valley Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health in California seeks a Retail Pharmacist to manage daily operations in the Outpatient Pharmacy. You will prepare and dispense medications, counsel patients, and provide drug information in accordance with state and federal laws.

The role requires a PharmD or Master’s in Pharmacy, California licensure, and at least two years of retail pharmacy experience. The position offers an hourly rate between $78.31 and $86.76 with variable shifts.

Qualifications

• PharmD or equivalent; licensure required in California.
• Experience as a Retail Pharmacist preferred (minimum 2 years).
• Ability to provide drug information and patient counseling.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Verify prescription orders and dispense accurately and timely.
• Confirm prescriptions are written for legitimate reasons and clarify ambiguities with prescribers.
• Assess medication appropriateness, dose, and frequency.
• Educate patients and coordinate with care teams and families as needed.
• Reconcile insurance claims and manage prior authorizations when required.
• Support discharge prescriptions and ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate EHR documentation.
• Adhere to temperature monitoring and controlled substances security.

Skills

Patient counseling

Drug information

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory result interpretation

Communication

Education

PharmD

Masters in Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy software

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Salinas Valley Health in California seeks a Retail Pharmacist to manage daily operations in the Outpatient Pharmacy. You will prepare and dispense medications, counsel patients, and provide drug information in accordance with state and federal laws.

The role requires a PharmD or Master’s in Pharmacy, California licensure, and at least two years of retail pharmacy experience. The position offers an hourly rate between $78.31 and $86.76 with variable shifts.