Staff Pharmacist

Skilled Nursing Pharmacy; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Skilled Nursing Pharmacy in California seeks a licensed Pharmacist to dispense and check prescriptions, oversee technicians, and respond to inquiries from physicians and patients. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance and safety within a dispensing environment.

The position supports management goals, OBRA and OSHA compliance, and collaboration across clinical teams to ensure high-quality patient care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Current California license to practice pharmacy in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and verify prescriptions according to regulations and patient factors.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians and ensure accuracy of dispensing.
• Respond to inquiries from physicians, facilities, and patients.
• Assist in obtaining information for billing and documentation.
• Maintain controlled substance records and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Prescription dispensing

Pharmacy supervision

Regulatory compliance

Interprofessional communication

Operational management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

California pharmacist license

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

To dispense and check prescriptions, oversee the work of the pharmacy technicians, respond to inquiries by physicians, client facilities, and patients. Management skills to promote accuracy of all items dispensed by the pharmacy. Responsible for the continuation of pharmacy management’s goals and objectives within the dispensing pharmacy.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

POSITION SUMMARY

To dispense and check prescriptions, oversee the work of the pharmacy technicians, respond to inquiries by physicians, client facilities, and patients. Management skills to promote accuracy of all items dispensed by the pharmacy. Responsible for the continuation of pharmacy management’s goals and objectives within the dispensing pharmacy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Dispense and verify prescriptions according to Federal and State regulations, dosage, strength, patient allergies, disease states, drug interactions and formularies.
• Provide physicians, nurses, and patients with therapeutic recommendations and/or medication information and when necessary to resolve patient issues.
• Assist in obtaining necessary information for billing purposes.
• Sign for receipt of medications and supplies delivered by wholesalers or other suppliers.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining controlled substance records.
• Verify and update Emergency Kits for accuracy of product, expiration dates, and general appearance.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of safety standards for the pharmacy.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• Current license to practice pharmacy in good standing in the State of California.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy
• Current license to practice pharmacy in good standing.
• Knowledge of Long-Term Care regulations (OBRA, OSHA, state laws and other federal laws) that have an impact upon both pharmacy and client operations preferred.
• Proficient in the area of clinical interpretation; drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-food interactions and allergies.

SCHEDULE AND DIFFERENTIAL

• PM Shift Available
• Rotating Weekends
• Full Time and Part Time Available
• Shifts beginning after 2:00pm receive a $1.50 differential and after 7:00pm receive a $3.00 shift differential.