Per Diem Clinical Pharmacist in Big Bear Lake, CA

A clinical pharmacist opportunity is available in a scenic mountain town approximately 75 miles from Los Angeles, offering a unique hospital setting where you will serve as the sole pharmacist during this assignment. This per diem role spans approximately two weeks, supporting the primary pharmacist during a planned vacation period starting after April 19th. The hospital is a community-focused facility with an 18-bed medical-surgical unit and a 10-bed emergency department, utilizing CPSI/Evident software and Pyxis systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify and review medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and patient safety.
• Compound sterile medications, including IV admixtures and unit dose preparations (excluding chemotherapy and hazardous drugs).
• Respond to emergency room codes as needed.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state and federal regulations, and sterile compounding standards.
• Monitor patient medication therapies and provide clinical recommendations.
• May assist with filling Pyxis machines at two local family health centers.

Qualifications:

• Active and clear California Pharmacist License.
• Minimum of 2 years inpatient pharmacy experience.
• Experience in sterile compounding.
• Ability to cover on-call hours, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• Familiarity with CPSI/Evident and Pyxis software preferred; training available if needed.
• Experience working independently as the sole pharmacist in a clinical setting is a plus.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• On-call coverage on weekends and after hours (calls are infrequent).

Support and Environment:

• One pharmacy technician will be available full-time during the assignment to assist with inventory and data entry.
• The hospital is a tight-knit community hospital situated in a beautiful location for those who enjoy mountain living.
• Housing and mileage expenses will be reimbursed directly through the client.

This assignment is a signed contract opportunity, perfect for pharmacists seeking hands-on inpatient experience in a unique, supportive environment. Apply now to support this essential hospital during their scheduled pharmacist leave.

Compensation for this position ranges from $62.00 to $76.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.