Pharmacist, Per Diem

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

11h•$51 - $83•Hybrid

About The Position

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy. Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management. The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region. Family Health Centers of San Diego is looking for a Pharmacist (Per Diem) to provide expert advice to patients in consultation with physicians in filling prescriptions related to patients’ treatment plans. Play an active role in recommending medications and overseeing the administration of those medications.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm, D) required.
Current and active license issued by the State of California required.
Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required.
Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended.
An acceptable driving record is also required.
California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis.
Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.

Nice To Haves

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

Responsibilities

Consult with physicians in filling prescriptions for patients being treated.
Consult with physicians and patients about appropriate over-the-counter medications for common ailments.
Review physician orders and prepare medications accordingly.
Monitor patients’ drug therapies.
Assist in managing the delivery of a complex set of medications.
Ensure medications, and compound pharmaceuticals are properly dispensed.
Instruct patients on how and when to take prescribed medicine to include information on side effects that may be experienced from taking the medication.
Manage side effects and reactions related to drug interactions for patients taking multiple medications.
May provide advice on healthy topics, i.e. diet, exercise, and managing the symptoms of living life.
Ensure all federal and state drug laws are followed, to include maintaining records of all controlled substances and informing management of any changes that may be needed for compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.