Pharmacist - Per Diem

Per Diem Pharmacist

Rx relief is seeking a detail-oriented Per Diem Pharmacist to join our team near Gainesville, FL. This position focuses on retail pharmacy operations, dispensing, sterile compounding, and staff supervision.

Employer: Rx relief

Location: Gainesville, FL Area

Pay: $70.00 per hour

Position Overview

Rx relief is seeking a detail-oriented Per Diem Pharmacist to join our team near Gainesville, FL. This position focuses on retail pharmacy operations, dispensing, sterile compounding, and staff supervision.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven background in retail pharmacy.
• Prior experience in oncology or specialized cancer care is not required.

Key Responsibilities

Prescription Verification & Dispensing

• Accurately evaluate, prepare, and release prescription orders.
• Perform thorough profile reviews to identify potential drug interactions, contraindications, or missing clinical information.
• Confirm physician authorization and verify insurance coverage prior to medication preparation.
• Perform exact dosage calculations, converting between metric and apothecary measurement systems as needed.

Compounding & Sterile Preparation

• Mix and prepare IV solutions and specialty medications in strict compliance with department guidelines and OSHA safety standards.
• Maintain cleanroom standards by sanitizing sterile hoods daily and between every compounding procedure.
• Safely dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous compounding materials following established environmental protocols.

Technician Supervision & Workflow Management

• Lead daily pharmacy technician workflows, reviewing their order entries, calculations, labeling, and routine facility checks.
• Audit charges, inventory entries, and preparation accuracy to maintain quality control.

Patient Care & Clinical Consultation

• Provide direct patient counseling on correct usage, potential side effects, and precautions regarding food or alcohol interactions.
• Thoroughly document all patient consultations and review medical histories to screen for preexisting conditions.
• Serve as an internal drug information resource for medical staff, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Participate in staff in-service training and educational programs.

Regulatory Compliance, Logging & Operations

• Maintain total compliance with state/federal drug laws, including strict oversight of controlled substances and HIPAA patient privacy standards.
• Conduct monthly expiration audits, track drug lot numbers, and log opened medication dates.
• Monitor and record daily facility temperature logs (refrigeration and ambient).
• Manage specialized inventory logs, including study protocol drugs and patient assistance medications.
• Assist with purchasing, receiving, shelf restocking, billing, pricing, and departmental inventory management.
• Participate in ongoing educational sessions with pharmaceutical representatives to stay current on new treatments.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $70.00 Per Hour