Location: Chico, Oroville, Paradise, and Gridley, CA
Compensation: $70/hour
Schedule: Part-time / Per Diem (Flexible scheduling; quarterly and monthly site visits)
Employer: PharmD USA, LLC
About Us:
PharmD USA, LLC is a leading provider of remote and on-site clinical pharmacy consulting services to hospitals, long-term care, and behavioral health facilities nationwide. Our team of experienced pharmacists provides comprehensive medication management, regulatory compliance support, and clinical chart reviews to ensure patient safety and quality of care.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a California-licensed pharmacist (RPh/PharmD) to perform on-site chart reviews and medication room inspections at local Behavioral Health facilities. This position involves independent professional work focused on ensuring compliance with California regulations, CMS standards, and county policies for medication storage, chart documentation, and medication-use safety.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct quarterly medication room inspections across assigned behavioral health facilities (PHF, outpatient, and community sites).
Review and document medication charts monthly using the template provided to ensure safe, appropriate, and compliant medication therapy.
Verify temperature logs, controlled substance records, and emergency box seals.
Identify and document potential drug interactions, duplicate therapy, and lab monitoring needs (e.g., lithium, valproate, clozapine).
Prepare professional written reports and submit findings monthly/quarterly.
Collaborate with nursing and clinical teams regarding medication destruction, reconciliation, and documentation accuracy.
Requirements:
Current, active California Pharmacist License (RPh or PharmD) in good standing.
At least 2 years of clinical or consulting pharmacy experience (behavioral health or LTC experience preferred).
Strong understanding of California Board of Pharmacy regulations and CMS/Joint Commission standards.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and travel to assigned facilities within Butte County.
Must pass DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance.
Compensation:
$70 per hour
Flexible per diem schedule
To Apply:
Simply apply on this website or you can send your résumé and California pharmacist license number to info@pharmdusa.com with the subject line: “Part-Time Pharmacist – Behavioral Health.”