Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

Pharmacist – Contract

Location: California 93401 | Pay: $2,716–$3,040/week
Shift: Variable 10-hour shifts (0600–1630 or 1030–2100)
Schedule: ~4 shifts/week | 2–3 weekends/month

Job Summary:

• Verify and dispense medication orders.

• Monitor patient medication therapies for safety and effectiveness.

• Provide drug information and identify medication safety risks.

• Document interventions and supervise pharmacy support staff.

Education & Experience:

• Graduate of a school of pharmacy – required

• PharmD – preferred

• 2–3 years hospital pharmacy experience – required

• Inpatient clinical experience – preferred

Licenses & Certifications:

• Active Pharmacist license in California – required

• IV certification (e.g., Critical Point) – preferred

• All required state licensures/certifications – required

Key Responsibilities:

• Process, verify, and dispense medication orders per hospital and regulatory standards.

• Ensure safe, effective, and appropriate medication therapy (dose, route, interactions, allergies).

• Participate in clinical rounds and medication management activities.

• Monitor medication use and support quality improvement initiatives.

• Maintain compliance with formulary, regulatory, and safety standards.

• Collaborate with healthcare team on medication-related decisions.

• Support inventory management and cost-effective medication use.

• Utilize Cerner EMR for documentation and order verification.