Staff Pharmacist

Viacare Community Health Center; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Viacare Community Health Center in California is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to provide pharmacy services, ensure safe dispensing, review medications, and support immunization and preventive care.

You will supervise technicians, counsel patients, manage drug information, and help optimize inventory and workflow while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in California.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of pharmacy experience, preferably in community health centers.
• Conversational in Medical-Pharmacy Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians and interns and maintains safe, efficient workflow.
• Provides drug information to physicians, staff, and patients.
• Performs compounding, drug reviews, verification, and medication management.
• Counsels patients on prescriptions and helps optimize therapy and adherence.
• Reviews prescriptions for accuracy, dosage and potential interactions.
• Maintains inventory, procurement, and regulatory compliance.
• Assists with program initiatives to improve patient care and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Spanish (Medical)

Counseling patients

Pharmacy operations

Education

PharmD

Job description

JOB SUMMARYThe Staff Pharmacist provides pharmacy services to customers regarding the effective usage of medications, awareness with drug interactions and offering preventive healthcare services such as immunizations. Responsible for ensuring the proper compounding, dispensation, review and verification of prescribed medications within regulatory guidelines, company policies and procedures.The pharmacist supports the efficient workflow of the pharmacy and assists the pharmacy manager and pharmacy Director in identifying ways to optimize pharmacy financials, inventory management and enhance customer experienceESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSupervises Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Interns, and all other ancillary personnel working in the Pharmacy. Maintains a safe, efficient, and productive workflow in Pharmacy work areas.Provides drug information to the physicians, staff, and patients of all medical centers.Assists programs instituted by the Pharmacy department to increase the efficiency or cost-effectiveness of patient care.Prepares and dispenses medication in order to fill Physicians’ prescriptions; weighs, measures and mixes drugs and other medicinal communes, filling bottles or capsules with the correct medication.Performs pharmacist tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management. Reviews, interprets, and accurately dispenses prescribed medications when necessitated by workload.Counsels patients on prescriptions. Provides information to patients and to medical and nursing staff regarding medications.Reviews prescriptions for accuracy, dosage, and possible toxicity or interaction effects; supervises and inspects all prescriptions filled by the pharmacy technician or other pharmacists.Provides information to the pharmacy and/or nursing staff on potential drug interactions and potential adverse drug reactions.Advises the medical/nursing staff regarding proper storage for prescription medicationIs responsible for the direct procurement of all medication, preparations, and general supplies for the pharmacy, acknowledging and maintaining receipt, disposition, and inventory maintenance of all medications and other pharmaceutical supplies.Supervises and teaches Pharmacy School Students assigned to Via Care Pharmacy DepartmentEnsures the pharmacy operates in accordance to regulations, company policies and standards. Assists pharmacy manager with establishing procedures that promotes the efficient workflow of the pharmacy including assigning roles, coordinating activities and soliciting employee suggestions. Responsible for the opening and closing of the pharmacy and shift change dutiesFollows-up with medical providers’ offices to clarify prescribed medications, dosages, refills, interactions and allergies to suggest alternative medications, and answer medical provider questionsAssists and supports the pharmacy manager in analyzing performance data including pharmacy financial, customer service, and implementation of procedures for pharmacy asset protection and inventory management.Maintains current knowledge and skills related to pharmacy and healthcare by reading pharmacy-related journals, company publications, and communications. Maintains awareness of developments in retail and management and pursues best practices that would enhance performance.Bachelor of Science (Rph) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from a school of Pharmacy recognized by the California State Board of PharmacyCurrent license in good standing by the California State Board of PharmacyBLS CardMinimum two years of experience as a registered pharmacist, preferred one year in Community Health CentersConversational in ‘Medical-Pharmacy Spanish'SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSSubject to a criminal background check prior to employmentTB clearance, to be renewed every year. Vaccines and boosters as needed.Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.Equal Opportunity StatementVia Care Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Via Care Community Health Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.In compliance with California Labor Code § 432.3, as amended effective January 1, 2026, this job posting includes the pay scale for the position. The pay scale represents a good‑faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage range the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. Actual compensation within the posted range will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity.