Clinical Pharmacist | Alturas, California

A clinical pharmacist position is available to provide inpatient pharmaceutical services at a hospital setting in Alturas, CA, starting June 1 for a 13-week contract. The role involves varied shifts including days with either 5 eight-hour shifts or 4 ten-hour shifts per week, inclusive of some weekends. Candidates must possess recent inpatient pharmacy experience (within the last 3 years) and be comfortable working with Cerner EMR systems.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee procurement, distribution, storage, and administration of medications in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Serve as the pharmacist in charge, ensuring pharmacy services adhere to licensing, accreditation, and policy standards.
• Review all inpatient medication orders for safety, appropriateness, and accuracy.
• Verify patient home medications prior to facility use and maintain all pharmaceuticals throughout the hospital, including specialty kits and crash carts.
• Monitor controlled substances, ensure proper disposal of hazardous drug waste, and maintain thorough records of all pharmaceutical transactions.
• Provide drug information and support to healthcare professionals and assist in pharmacy licensure and compliance tasks.
• Participate in emergency medication dispensing, including weekend retail pharmacy coverage and on-call pharmacist duties.
• Collaborate on cost-saving initiatives through formulary management and proper purchasing procedures.
• Complete all administrative duties timely, including record keeping, compliance, and license maintenance.

Desired Experience:

• Recent inpatient pharmacy experience (within 3 years).
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with healthcare teams and patients.
• Knowledge of state and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Capability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.

This contract opportunity offers a dynamic clinical environment requiring a self-directed pharmacist who ensures the safe and effective delivery of pharmaceutical care. Professionals interested in applying should have a commitment to quality and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute to high-quality inpatient pharmacy services, please apply now to be considered for this role.