Job Description
Job DescriptionPharmacist – 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:
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Verify and dispense medication orders.
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Monitor patient medication therapies for safety and effectiveness.
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Provide drug information and identify medication safety risks.
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Document interventions and supervise pharmacy support staff.
Education & Experience:
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Graduate of a school of pharmacy – required
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PharmD – preferred
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2–3 years hospital pharmacy experience – required
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Inpatient clinical experience – preferred
Licenses & Certifications:
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Active Pharmacist license in California – required
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IV certification (e.g., Critical Point) – preferred
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All required state licensures/certifications – required
Key Responsibilities:
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Process, verify, and dispense medication orders per hospital and regulatory standards.
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Ensure safe, effective, and appropriate medication therapy (dose, route, interactions, allergies).
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Participate in clinical rounds and medication management activities.
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Monitor medication use and support quality improvement initiatives.
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Maintain compliance with formulary, regulatory, and safety standards.
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Collaborate with healthcare team on medication-related decisions.
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Support inventory management and cost-effective medication use.
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Utilize Cerner EMR for documentation and order verification.