Retail Pharmacist – Quick Start - RP 0528 NS#01

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Job Title: Retail Pharmacist – Quick Start
Location: Alturas, CA
Job Type: Contract (13 Weeks)

Shift: 8-Hour Days, Monday–Friday

Position Summary: We are seeking a skilled Retail Pharmacist to oversee daily retail pharmacy operations in a healthcare setting. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, effective, and compliant pharmaceutical services, including medication procurement, storage, distribution, and patient counseling.

The Pharmacist will work under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Medication Management
  • Compound and dispense prescribed medications accurately
  • Review prescriptions for appropriateness, dosage, and potential interactions
  • Ensure correct formulas and ingredients are used
  • Oversee packaging, labeling, and dispensing processes
Patient Counseling & Customer Service
  • Counsel patients on medication usage, side effects, interactions, and storage
  • Provide excellent customer service both in-person and over the phone
  • Support patient engagement in pharmacy programs and services
Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local pharmacy regulations
  • Maintain controlled substance security and proper disposal of hazardous drugs
  • Report and document medication errors and incidents
  • Support quality assurance and loss prevention programs
Documentation & Systems
  • Accurately enter patient and prescription data into pharmacy systems
  • Maintain records, inventory, and pharmacy files
  • Resolve third-party billing and prescription rejection issues
  • Ensure proper staffing ratios in accordance with regulations
Leadership & Collaboration
  • Build strong relationships with physicians and healthcare teams
  • Assist in training pharmacy interns and staff
  • Promote teamwork and a positive work environment
  • Adapt to changing workflows and priorities
Operational & Financial Responsibilities
  • Support pharmacy operations to maximize efficiency and service quality
  • Help manage inventory and control expenses
  • Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization of the pharmacy
General Responsibilities
  • Maintain professionalism and strong communication with patients and staff
  • Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Utilize Microsoft Office and pharmacy systems effectively
  • Complete tasks accurately and efficiently
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Education & Licensure
  • Active California Pharmacist License required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an accredited program
  • BLS Certification required
Experience & Skills
  • Strong knowledge of retail pharmacy regulations and compliance standards
  • Ability to meet continuing education requirements
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and organizational levels

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater.

We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided, and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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