Community Pharmacist - Temporary

Tahoe Forest Health System • Truckee, CA

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About The Position

The Community Pharmacist provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered pharmacy services, including medication dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and clinical services within scope of practice. Collaborates with patients, caregivers, prescribers, and healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and patient outcomes. Supports efficient, compliant pharmacy operations and the growth of Community Pharmacy services across the Health District. Reports to the Community Pharmacy Director and may oversee pharmacy technicians and support staff as assigned.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted California Pharmacist License.
• Immunization Certification, as applicable.
• Knowledge of California and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Strong clinical judgment, medication management, counseling, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and patient-service skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and quality care.

Nice To Haves

• California Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner (APP) license.
• 2–3 years of community/outpatient pharmacy experience.
• PioneerRx and/or EPIC prefered.
• Experience with immunizations, medication therapy management, chronic disease management, or medication reconciliation.
• Experience with collaborative practice, insurance billing, prior authorizations, and controlled substances inventory and reconciliation.
• Experience with quality improvement and pharmacy staff leadership.

Responsibilities

• Verify and dispense medications safely, accurately, and in compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Assess medication therapy for safety, effectiveness, interactions, dosing, adherence, and cost.
• Resolve medication-related problems and collaborate with prescribers and healthcare professionals.
• Provide counseling, education, immunizations, and pharmacist-led services such as medication management and reconciliation as authorized.
• Support medication access, adherence, transitions of care, and continuity of care.
• Oversee daily prescription workflow, patient services, inventory, billing, and medication access.
• Direct and support pharmacy technicians and staff within their authorized scope.
• Manage medication inventory and controlled substances in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Support efficient workflow, patient access, and service development.
• Promote medication safety, quality improvement, and positive patient outcomes.
• Report medication errors, adverse events, and safety concerns.
• Maintain compliance with California and federal pharmacy laws, HIPAA, and Health District policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support audits, inspections, and accreditation activities.
• Use pharmacy software systems, automation, and clinical technology effectively.
• Assign and prioritize workflow, address operational concerns, and communicate significant issues to the Community Pharmacy Director.
• Support training, competency development, and a collaborative, patient-centered work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree