Transitions of Care Pharmacist - Torrance, CA

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Setting: Hospital / Ambulatory Care
Schedule: 8-hour shifts; primarily 1st and 2nd shifts, with occasional 3rd shift coverage as needed
Assignment: Contract with potential for permanent placement

Compensation: $60-67+/hour 

Position Overview

We are seeking a Pharmacist to join the team at a Medical Center, focusing on Transitions of Care and Ambulatory Care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist who enjoys working directly with patients and helping ensure a smooth transition from the hospital to home. The pharmacist will work with patients prior to discharge to provide medication education, counseling, medication reconciliation, and refill coordination as part of a Meds-to-Beds/Transitions of Care program.

The goal is to help patients better understand and adhere to their medication regimens after discharge and reduce barriers to accessing their medications.

Responsibilities
Provide medication education and counseling to patients prior to discharge
Perform medication reconciliation and identify potential medication-related issues
Coordinate prescription refills and medications prior to discharge
Support the hospital's Meds-to-Beds/Transitions of Care program
Communicate with patients, providers, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team
Help ensure patients understand their medication regimens before returning home
Provide ambulatory/outpatient pharmacy support as needed
Maintain compliance with hospital and pharmacy policies and procedures

Ideal Candidate
PGY1-trained pharmacists are strongly preferred
Pharmacists without residency experience will also be considered
Approximately 2 years of current inpatient experience is preferred for non-PGY1 candidates
Retail and outpatient pharmacists with strong patient counseling experience are encouraged to apply
Strong communication and patient-care skills
Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
Spanish fluency is a plus

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position is with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, a large healthcare system with multiple hospitals and ambulatory care locations.

The contract can serve as a pathway to a permanent position. The temporary assignment may last approximately 4–12 months, depending on the permanent hiring process and department needs.

A permanent role with this site offers:

Competitive salary
Excellent benefits
Pension
Union representation
Opportunities for lateral and upward career growth
Long-term career stability within a large healthcare system
Important Hiring Information

Candidates should be prepared for an extensive onboarding process. Once selected for a permanent opportunity, the onboarding process can take approximately 8–10 weeks and includes:

Completion of a pharmacy competency examination
Livescan/background screening
Additional onboarding and credentialing requirements

Interested? Send your resume today!

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281-848-7423