Per Diem Clinical Pharmacist in Big Bear Lake, CA

Step into a rewarding role as a clinical pharmacist in a scenic mountain community. This per diem opportunity supports a dedicated pharmacist taking a two-week vacation, offering you a chance to work independently in a close-knit hospital setting. Located about 75 miles outside of Los Angeles, this hospital provides primary healthcare to its community with an 18-bed Med-Surgical unit and a 10-bed Emergency Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify and review medication orders ensuring accuracy, appropriateness, and patient safety.
• Compound sterile medications including IV admixtures and unit dose preparations (no chemotherapy or hazardous drugs).
• Participate in emergency response codes when needed.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and state/federal laws, especially in sterile compounding.
• Monitor medication therapies and provide clinical guidance to medical staff.
• Manage Pyxis machine restocking at two local family health centers.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Active and clear California Pharmacist License.
• Minimum of 2 years’ inpatient pharmacy experience.
• Preferred experience working as a sole pharmacist in a clinical setting.
• Familiarity with CPSI/Evident and Pyxis software preferred; training available if needed.
• Ability and willingness to cover on-call hours including weekends and after hours.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• On-call coverage for weekends and after hours, though calls are rare.

Additional Support:

• A pharmacy technician, available full-time during this contract, will assist with inventory and data entry.

Travel:

• Housing and mileage expenses are pass-through costs billed directly to the client.

This temporary role offers a unique chance to practice pharmacy in a beautiful community hospital while enjoying the supportive environment of a solo pharmacist role with backup assistance. If you have a strong clinical background and thrive in independent settings, apply now to provide critical care to this caring community during the pharmacist’s planned absence.

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.