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Viacare Community Health Center
Los Angeles, California

Per Diem Pharmacist

PharmacistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$60-$67/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Job Location: Los Angeles, CA 90022
  • Position Type: Part Time
  • Salary Range: $60.00 - $67.00 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY The Per Diem Staff Pharmacist provides pharmacy services to customers regarding the effective usage of medications, awareness with drug interactions and offering preventive healthcare services such as immunizations.

Responsible for ensuring the proper compounding, dispensation, review and verification of prescribed medications within regulatory guidelines, company policies and procedures.

The pharmacist supports the efficient workflow of the pharmacy and assists the pharmacy manager and pharmacy Director in identifying ways to optimize pharmacy financials, inventory management and enhance customer experience ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Interns, and all other ancillary personnel working in the Pharmacy.

Maintains a safe, efficient, and productive workflow in Pharmacy work areas. Provides drug information to the physicians, staff, and patients of all medical centers. Assists programs instituted by the Pharmacy department to increase the efficiency or cost-effectiveness of patient care.

Prepares and dispenses medication in order to fill Physicians’ prescriptions; weighs, measures and mixes drugs and other medicinal communes, filling bottles or capsules with the correct medication. Performs pharmacist tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.

Reviews, interprets, and accurately dispenses prescribed medications when necessitated by workload. Counsels patients on prescriptions. Provides information to patients and to medical and nursing staff regarding medications.

Reviews prescriptions for accuracy, dosage, and possible toxicity or interaction effects; supervises and inspects all prescriptions filled by the pharmacy technician or other pharmacists. Provides information to the pharmacy and/or nursing staff on potential drug interactions and potential adverse drug reactions.

Advises the medical/nursing staff regarding proper storage for prescription medication Is responsible for the direct procurement of all medication, preparations, and general supplies for the pharmacy, acknowledging and maintaining receipt, disposition, and inventory maintenance of all medications and other pharmaceutical supplies.

Supervises and teaches Pharmacy School Students assigned to Via Care Pharmacy Department Ensures the pharmacy operates in accordance to regulations, company policies and standards.

Assists pharmacy manager with establishing procedures that promotes the efficient workflow of the pharmacy including assigning roles, coordinating activities and soliciting employee suggestions.

Responsible for the opening and closing of the pharmacy and shift change duties Follows-up with medical providers’ offices to clarify prescribed medications, dosages, refills, interactions and allergies to suggest alternative medications, and answer medical provider questions Assists and supports the pharmacy manager in analyzing performance data including pharmacy financial, customer service, and implementation of procedures for pharmacy asset protection and inventory management.

Maintains current knowledge and skills related to pharmacy and healthcare by reading pharmacy-related journals, company publications, and communications. Maintains awareness of developments in retail and management and pursues best practices that would enhance performance.

Qualifications Bachelor of Science (Rph) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from a school of Pharmacy recognized by the California State Board of Pharmacy Current license in good standing by the California State Board of Pharmacy BLS Card Minimum two years of experience as a registered pharmacist, preferred one year in Community Health Centers Conversational in ‘Medical-Pharmacy Spanish' EEO STATEMENT Via Care Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

San Fernando Community Health Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

In compliance with California Labor Code § 432.3, as amended effective January 1, 2026, this job posting includes the pay scale for the position. The pay scale represents a good‑faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage range the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire.

Actual compensation within the posted range will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for the accurate compounding, verification, and dispensing of medications while ensuring regulatory compliance and safe pharmacy operations. They also provide drug information to patients and medical staff, supervise pharmacy personnel, and assist in managing pharmacy financials and inventory.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree and possess a current, good-standing license from the California State Board of Pharmacy. A minimum of two years of experience as a registered pharmacist is required, with preference given to those with community health center experience.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Drug interaction reviewPatient counselingPharmacy workflowSupervision

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 53% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPharmacy median $148k (middle half $141k–$149k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in California668 active10,140 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 33% remote · 53% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Viacare Community Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Los Angeles, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Equal opportunity employer

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.