Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Clinical Staff Pharmacist – Acute Care Hospital (13-Week Contract)

A well-established community hospital in northern California is seeking a Clinical Staff Pharmacist for a 13-week acute-care assignment. This role supports medication verification, sterile and non-sterile preparation, clinical reviews, and collaboration with the inpatient care team. The position offers competitive weekly compensation and the chance to contribute to high-quality patient care within a supportive hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical and operational pharmacy services within an acute-care hospital
• Verify medication orders for accuracy, safety, and therapeutic appropriateness
• Prepare, compound, and dispense medications in accordance with regulatory standards
• Monitor pharmacotherapy plans and adjust based on labs, patient status, and clinical guidelines
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with medical, nursing, and ancillary teams
• Perform medication reconciliation and support transitions-of-care workflows
• Respond to medication-related inquiries from providers and clinical staff
• Document clinical interventions and maintain accurate pharmacy records
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, formulary guidelines, and quality standards
• Support antimicrobial stewardship and other clinical initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted California Pharmacist License
• PharmD or BS Pharmacy required
• Recent acute-care or community hospital pharmacy experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of sterile compounding, EMR systems, and hospital medication-use processes
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and problem-solving abilities

Work Environment & Schedule

This is a 13-week full-time assignment based in northern California within a community acute-care hospital. Weekly pay range is $3,000–$3,300. Specific shift details will be discussed during the interview process.

Why Work With Us

• Competitive travel/contract compensation packages
• Opportunity to practice across diverse inpatient clinical areas
• Supportive recruiter and onboarding experience
• Work within a collaborative regional hospital environment
• Enhance clinical skills in a well-rounded acute-care practice setting