Pharmacist - Per Diem

Per Diem PharmacistAttention Pharmacists:Are you ready for a great new job in Sacramento, CA?With a salary starting at $70.00, Rx relief is looking for the right person to fill a Per Diem Pharmacist position right now.Rx relief offers a range of various benefits including: health insurance, vision and dental insurance, 401 (k) and deferred compensation programs, and more!As a Per Diem Pharmacist, you will be responsible for maintaining productivity and quality standards, as well as legal and company compliance, as you assist in the preparation of prescriptions in a variety of settings.Per Diem PharmacistJob Specifics and Requirements:Area: Sacramento, CALicensure Requirements: Must have open, active, and in good standing CA State Pharmacist LicenseEducation: Pharm. D.Pay: $70.00Background/ Drug Requirements: Ability to successfully complete background check, health and drug screenPer Diem PharmacistJob Responsibilities in Retail Chain, Independents, Independent Compounding, Community Outpatient and Long Term Care settings:Assists the Pharmacy in filling prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy.Receiving new written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurateVerifying physicians' orders in the computerized med. order system or calling Physician offices to clarify/modify medication or therapies as needed based on patient's medical history.Establishing or maintaining patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patientsAbility to perform drug calculations and interpret prescriptions.Maintaining proper storage and security conditions for drugsAnswering telephones, responding to questions or requests by patient and Pharmacy TechniciansDispense narcotic medications and maintaining logsClinical review of patient profiles prior to medication going outPre-packing bulk medicines, filling bottles with prescribed medications, and typing and affixing labelsLast check pharmacist – reviewing and checking pharmacy technician's work based on Physician written or faxed prescription and Medication Therapy ManagementLabels products appropriately, including cautionary or auxiliary labels.Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventoryEstablishing or maintaining patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patientsMixing pharmaceutical preparations, according to written prescriptionsVerifying prescriptions and counselingReceiving and storing incoming supplies, verifying quantities against invoices, checking for outdated medications in current inventory, and informing supervisors of stock needs and shortagesProcesses returned medications from the facility for credit or destructionCommunicates with all customers in a pleasant and professional mannerPerforms other tasks as assignedAssists with special projects as neededSupports location, departmental goals, and the overall objectives of the CompanyComplies with all laws, regulations and standards of ethical conductAbout Rx reliefRx relief is a specialty staffing company providing supplemental pharmacy professionals for all pharmacy practice settings. Voted Best of Staffing by both clients and talent, we provide a customized approach to your career needs as well as comprehensive benefits. Contact us to learn why everything we do is all about YOU!Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $70.00 Per Hour