Role Description
The Mobile Pharmacist Per Diem plays a critical, impact-driven role in improving access to behavioral health treatment by delivering and administering injections including long-acting injectable (LAI) medications to patients in their homes and designated clinic settings. This position requires clinical excellence, autonomy, strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and a commitment to patient-centered, community-based care.
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Travel to assigned clinics within a defined territory to administer injections including long-acting injectable medications.
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Facilitate mobile injection visits at patientsβ places of residence or unhoused encampments as needed and with appropriate clinical approval.
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Administer injectable medications in accordance with prescriber orders, collaborative practice agreements, and organizational protocols.
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Verify patient identity using at least two approved personal identifiers prior to medication administration.
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Administer medications using the Five Rights of Medication Administration.
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Provide patient education related to the medication, expected effects, and post-injection considerations within scope.
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Accurately document medication administration and submit all required clinical and operational documentation in accordance with AHCS guidelines.
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Coordinate with pharmacy operations to retrieve, transport, store, and return medications in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
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Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary care team, including clinical coordinators, prescribers, nurses, behavioral health clinicians, and pharmacy staff.
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Maintain proper hand hygiene and adhere to infection prevention and control standards.
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Uphold all state and federal regulations related to medication handling, administration, and patient privacy.
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Perform additional duties as assigned and within scope of pharmacy practice.
Qualifications
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Active, unrestricted California Pharmacist license in good standing.
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Based in the Sacramento territory.
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Willingness and ability to travel for extended periods within assigned territory.
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Demonstrated competency in administering intramuscular and subcutaneous injections (including long-acting injectables).
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Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
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Consistent application of standard precautions and infection prevention and control practices in alignment with CDC and organizational guidelines.
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Commitment to patient-centered, equitable, and compassionate care.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience administering injections including long-acting injectable medications for behavioral health and other conditions such as HIV treatment and prevention conditions.
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Prior mobile, community-based, or ambulatory care experience.
Requirements
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Per Diem.
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Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time.
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100% Travel within assigned territory.
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Able to sit for long periods of time.
Benefits
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care.
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Collaborative and supportive work environment.
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Professional development and training opportunities.