Part-Time Bilingual Pharmacist – Vietnamese & English
MTM Pharmacy is seeking a motivated Part-Time Pharmacist who is fluent in both Vietnamese and English to join our growing pharmacy team.
This position is unique because the pharmacist will help us build and grow a new pharmacy location from the ground up. In addition to traditional pharmacist responsibilities, we are looking for someone who is personable, community-oriented, and willing to assist management with marketing, community outreach, relationship building, and developing our clientele/patient base.
Schedule:
- 2 days per week at our new pharmacy location scheduled to open October 12, 2026.
- Saturdays at our existing Huntington Beach location (only 7 minutes from the new location).
Key Responsibilities:
Pharmacy & Patient Care:
- Review, interpret, and accurately dispense prescriptions in accordance with California and federal pharmacy laws.
- Verify prescriptions prepared by pharmacy technicians and supervise pharmacy workflow.
- Counsel patients regarding medications, proper use, potential side effects, interactions, and adherence.
- Provide recommendations regarding OTC medications and other pharmacy products.
- Communicate with physicians, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients to resolve prescription and coverage issues.
- Monitor drug therapies and identify potential therapeutic problems or incompatibilities.
- Maintain appropriate records, including controlled-substance documentation and other regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with California Board of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA, HIPAA, and other applicable requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, professional, and safe pharmacy environment.
Pharmacy Growth, Marketing & Community Outreach:
Because this is a new pharmacy location, this pharmacist will also play an important role in helping establish and grow the business.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assist management and sales rep in developing and growing the pharmacy's patient/client base.
- Help introduce the pharmacy and its services to the surrounding community.
- Build professional relationships with local physicians, medical offices, healthcare providers, senior communities, businesses, and community organizations.
- Participate in community outreach, health events, promotional activities, and pharmacy marketing initiatives.
- Educate prospective patients and healthcare providers about the pharmacy's services and programs.
- Help identify opportunities to improve patient retention, referrals, pharmacy services, and revenue.
- Provide ideas and feedback regarding marketing strategies and services that may benefit the local community.
- Deliver excellent customer service and help create long-term relationships with patients.
- Work collaboratively with management with a business-minded, growth-oriented approach while always maintaining professional and ethical pharmacy standards.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Active and unrestricted California Pharmacist License.
- Fluent in Vietnamese and English.
- Strong communication and patient-counseling skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and supervise pharmacy support staff.
- Professional, dependable, personable, and comfortable interacting with patients and healthcare professionals.
Preferred:
- Previous community/retail pharmacy experience.
- Familiarity with pharmacy insurance billing and third-party payers.
- Experience or interest in marketing, community outreach, business development, or building a pharmacy practice.
- Comfortable networking and developing relationships within the local Vietnamese and healthcare communities.
Apply today!