Job Description
Job DescriptionAbout us
We are a retail pharmacy inside a community health center whose mission is to provide high-quality care to everyone who walks through our doors, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. We exist to serve communities that have historically been left behind by the healthcare system. That includes low-income families, uninsured and underinsured patients, farmworkers, and people facing language, cost or transportation barriers.
We offer a sliding-fee scale based on income, and our patients help guide how we serve the community. Our in-house pharmacy is central to that mission. Through the 340b program, we can offer patients lower-cost medications and put those savings back into patient care. For many of our patients, the pharmacy is what makes their treatment possible.
The role
We’re looking for a pharmacist who takes ownership of their work and enjoys talking with patients. You’ll be part of the patient’s care team. You’ll work closely with our providers, explain medications in plain language, and help patients find ways to afford what they’ve been prescribed.
What you’ll do
- Verify and dispense prescriptions accurately and safely in a busy outpatient setting
- Counsel patients on new and ongoing medications, especially for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and behavioral health
- Work with our providers on therapy questions, interactions, and lower-cost alternatives
- Help patients work through insurance, prior authorizations, discount programs and our sliding-fee scale
- Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and clerks, and help train new team members
- Keep the pharmacy compliant with California Board of Pharmacy, DEA and 340B requirements
What we’re looking for
- Active California pharmacist license, in good standing
- At least 2 years of retail or community pharmacy experience
- A strong sense of responsibility: you follow through, own your mistakes, and don’t cut corners
- Excellent people skills. You stay patient and kind with people who are stressed, confused or frustrated.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced pharmacy while staying accurate
- A respectful, supportive leader who listens to the team, communicates clearly, and leads technicians by example
- Empathetic and coachable: you take direction well, stay open to feedback, and treat coworkers and patients with the same patience and respect