Travel Pharmacist Inpatient Job

Overview
Inpatient Pharmacist — a travel, temporary assignment in Alturas, California. Start date 09/14/2026 for 8 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,520–$2,694 with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shifts are 8-hour days, Monday through Friday, in an inpatient hospital setting. The pharmacist will support inpatient pharmacy services, ensuring safe, accurate medication use and compliance with applicable regulations under the direction of the pharmacy leadership.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,520–$2,694 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: 8-hour days, Monday–Friday
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Setting: Inpatient hospital pharmacy

Responsibilities
- Compound, dispense, and verify prescribed medications for inpatient care, ensuring accuracy, dosing, stability, and compatibility.
- Review inpatient orders for accuracy, determine formulas and ingredients, and resolve discrepancies with prescribers as needed.
- Direct and supervise pharmacy technicians and interns in dispensing, labeling, and packaging activities per state/federal requirements.
- Provide drug information to clinicians and staff; participate in rounds and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on therapy decisions.
- Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, ensure security of controlled substances, and document medication use and incidents as required.
- Manage data entry for patient records, charges, and inventory, while supporting quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements
- Active California Pharmacist license.
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited college.
- Current BLS certification.
- Knowledge of or experience in inpatient/hospital pharmacy settings; ability to work within a clinical care environment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals; strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits and Support
- 36 guaranteed hours per week on a travel assignment
- Eight-week contract with structured start date
- Dedicated support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the assignment
- Access to standard travel staffing processes and compliance resources

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.