Staff Pharmacist- Per Diem

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) community health organization, we serve over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.

The Staff Pharmacist works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing excellent patient‑centered care and services within a dynamic pharmacy team environment. This role will utilize pharmacist skills such as assessment, critical thinking, judgement, decision making in reviewing and dispensing prescriptions.

This is a true per diem position with variable, non‑guaranteed hours based on PTO coverage needs of one full‑time pharmacist. This position does not offer a minimum number of hours per week and is not eligible for benefits. Schedule will be Monday‑Friday between the hours of 8am‑5pm.

• Reviews prescriptions issued by the Physician, or other authorized prescriber to ensure accuracy and appropriateness
• Examines medication history to determine if there are contraindications or significant interactions, and make appropriate recommendations for change
• Ensures accurate verification and dispensing, including proper dosages and indications
• Provides patient consultation for all new prescriptions, when requested by the patient, or when in the patient’s best interest
• Provides oversight of Pharmacy Technicians, Interns and ancillary personnel
• Directs pharmacy staff to engaged in typing, filling, and labeling pharmaceuticals on matters pertaining to the pharmacy and pharmacy law
• Maintains current knowledge of all applicable federal and California state pharmacy laws
• Substitutes therapeutically equivalent medications in accordance with health plan formularies, pharmacy formulary and interchange protocol, independently of the provider
• Documents all therapeutic interchanges in the medical record and pharmacy record
• Refills medications on behalf of providers according to Neighborhood’s Pharmacist‑Nurse Refill Protocol
• Orders labs needed to monitor medications with the Neighborhood Pharmacist‑Nurse Refill Protocol
• Answers clinical questions from providers accurately, promptly, and thoroughly using the most up to date clinical guidelines and evidence
• Communicates via the EMR with other Neighborhood staff as it relates to patient care
• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings
• Performs all job functions with Neighborhood’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan in mind

• Contributes to the success of the organization by participating in quality improvement activities
• Cooperates in accomplishing department goals and objectives

• Responds promptly and with caring actions to patients and employees
• Maintains professional working relationship with all levels of staff, patients, and the public

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a retail pharmacy setting required
• Pharmacy doctorate degree from an ACPE accredited pharmacy school required
• Current CA DEA licensure is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employment
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA) approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
  • AHA‑approved courses include an in‑person, hands‑on skills check with a…