Outpatient Staff Pharmacist

Outpatient Staff Pharmacist Job Summary

• Occupation: Outpatient Staff Pharmacist
• Specialty: Retail Pharmacy
• Salary: $60.03–$102.24 per hour
• Working Hours: 40 hours/week
• Shifts: Varies
• On-Call: Yes
• Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Pharm
  
  D or equivalent from accredited U.S. School of Pharmacy
• Position Type: Full Time
• Work Environment: Hospital Clinic
• Location: 93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States
• Visa Sponsorship: No

We’re looking for Outpatient Staff Pharmacists who are excited to support our community’s health through compassionate and reliable pharmacy care. In this role, you’ll provide medication consultation to patients, oversee pharmacy technicians, ensure compliance with California Board of Pharmacy regulations, and manage pharmacy operations such as insurance verification, REMS programs, and inventory.

You’ll also have the unique opportunity to split your time between retail outpatient care and clinical long‑term care (LTC) support for Ridgecrest Regional Hospital’s 100‑bed Skilled Nursing Facility, Bella Sera. This blend offers valuable clinical exposure, such as dosing calculations, injectable medications, lab ordering, and direct provider collaboration—not commonly available in traditional retail pharmacy roles.

We value strong communication, attention to detail, and dedication to quality patient care—and we’re excited to welcome a pharmacist who brings these strengths to our team.

• Furnish medication information to patients and healthcare personnel
• Supervise outpatient pharmacy technicians and ancillary staff
• Manage outpatient and LTC pharmacy workflow, inventory, and transactions
• Ensure compliance with California and Federal pharmacy regulations
• Oversee insurance verification and patient consultation services
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for emergency pharmacy coverage

This role involves working closely with physicians, NPs, PAs, and the pharmacy and clinical teams to provide patient‑centered services and contribute to a collaborative environment with direct impact on patient outcomes.

• Current California Pharmacist license
• Graduate of an accredited U.S. School of Pharmacy or equivalent U.S. accreditation
• Minimum 2 years of outpatient pharmacy experience
• Knowledge of TARS, insurance processes, REMS, customer service, and California Outpatient Pharmacy Regulations
• Ability to meet consultation standards set by the California Board of Pharmacy
• Must reside within 30 minutes of the facility during on‑call days
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in the English language
• Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with our patients, families, coworkers, and community

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403B with Employer Match
• Life Insurance
• Flex Spending – Health Care & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Sick and Vacation Time

Established for 60 years, RRH is a non‑profit, full‑service Hospital with 25 inpatient beds, a 99‑bed skilled nursing facility, clinics, and other outpatient services. RRH has state‑of‑the‑art facilities and offers multi‑specialty healthcare, view Treatment & Care. In 2023 and 2025, RRH was honored by the American Medical Association for promoting the well‑being of healthcare workers and has an established physician well‑being program.

RRH offers advanced simulation training for nurses with life‑like manikins, providing CE credits.

Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community’s health and the well‑being of those who care for them.

Ridgecrest is a family‑friendly community of 30,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, it's been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine.

Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest and the Outdoor Activities around it.