Per Diem Clinical Pharmacist in Big Bear Lake, CA

A healthcare facility in Big Bear Lake, CA is seeking a skilled Clinical Pharmacist to support their inpatient services on a per diem basis. This role offers a vital opportunity to contribute to patient care on an 18-bed med-surg unit and 10-bed emergency department, ensuring medication safety and efficacy in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include verifying and reviewing medication orders for accuracy and safety, compounding sterile medications (IV admixtures and unit dose; no chemotherapy/hazardous drugs), responding to emergency codes as needed, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and hospital standards. The pharmacist will also monitor patient medication therapy, providing clinical consultations to physicians and nursing staff, and assist in managing Pyxis machines at two local family health centers.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, full-time hours with on-call responsibilities during weekends and after hours—though calls are infrequent. Travel expenses will be a pass-through. In addition, one PRN technician is available to work full-time during the contract to assist with inventory and data entry tasks, aiding workflow efficiency.

Key Qualifications:

• Active, clear California Pharmacist License
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient pharmacy experience (required)
• Compounding experience, particularly sterile preparations
• Familiarity with CPSI/Evident and Pyxis software (training provided if needed)
• Experience working independently as the sole pharmacist in a clinical setting (preferred)
• Availability and willingness to fulfill on-call duties

This per diem contract allows clinical pharmacists with strong inpatient and compounding backgrounds to deliver impactful patient care in a supportive environment with access to technician assistance. If you have a commitment to medication safety and clinical excellence and meet the outlined criteria, this position is an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise.

Apply now to contribute directly to patient outcomes and ensure high-quality pharmaceutical care in a dynamic hospital setting.

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.