Staff Pharmacist - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$61-$64/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
About the Role
Skilled Nursing Pharmacy in Hayward, CA is looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Staff Pharmacist to join our team on a per diem basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a licensed pharmacist to make a meaningful impact by supporting long-term care patients and skilled nursing facilities with expert pharmaceutical care. If you thrive in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment and value flexibility, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Dispense and verify medications accurately for skilled nursing facility patients
- Review and interpret physician orders, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
- Perform drug utilization reviews (DUR) and monitor for drug interactions and contraindications
- Collaborate with nursing staff and healthcare providers to optimize patient medication therapies
- Maintain accurate patient medication profiles and pharmacy records
- Ensure proper labeling, packaging, and dispensing of medications including controlled substances
- Support pharmacy technicians and provide guidance on daily operations
Requirements
- Active California Pharmacist License (RPh) in good standing
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent degree
- Long-term care (LTC) or skilled nursing facility pharmacy experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of geriatric pharmacology and medication management
- Familiarity with California Board of Pharmacy regulations and DEA controlled substance requirements
- Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and adapt to a flexible per diem schedule
About Us
Skilled Nursing Pharmacy is a trusted pharmacy partner serving skilled nursing and long-term care facilities throughout the Hayward, CA area, dedicated to delivering safe, accurate, and compassionate pharmaceutical care.
Our clients rely on us for our expertise, reliability, and commitment to improving patient outcomes. Our team enjoys a collaborative work culture, flexible scheduling, and the reward of knowing their work directly enhances the quality of life for vulnerable patients.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
In California, the Pharmacy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$153k (185 salary observations; 504 listings), vs ~$138k nationally (1,587 salary observations; 7,786 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 53% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Hayward
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $814k
- Typical market rent
- $2,637/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 32 min
- 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.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.