Clinical Pharmacist - Los Angeles, CA

Join a leading inpatient pharmacy team at a prominent Los Angeles County Department of Health hospital, providing critical pharmaceutical care in a dynamic hospital setting. This contract opportunity offers a pathway to permanent placement within a well-established, unionized health system that values professional growth and stability.

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: 8-hour shifts, primarily 1st and 2nd shifts with occasional 3rd shifts; schedule flexibility required
Job Type: Contract, with temp-to-perm potential (4–12 months contract period)

Role Overview:
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will deliver comprehensive inpatient pharmacy services, ensuring safe and effective medication use for diverse patient populations. This role supports operational needs in a busy hospital environment and offers the chance to transition into a permanent role with excellent benefits, pension plans, and career advancement opportunities.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• PGY1 residency preferred, although all qualified pharmacists with approximately 2 years of recent inpatient experience will be considered
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical pharmacy practice and medication management within a hospital setting
• Ability to work flexibly across different shifts
• Commitment to pass a competency examination as part of the onboarding process (mandatory one-time pass)
• Successful completion of a Livescan background check

Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate and timely inpatient medication dispensing and clinical services
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize pharmacotherapy and patient outcomes
• Participate in medication reconciliation and safety initiatives
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and hospital policies

This opportunity includes on-site interviews and a thorough onboarding process (approximately 8–10 weeks) to prepare pharmacists for success. If you are motivated by a career with meaningful impact and growth potential within a respected public health system, apply now to take the next step in your pharmacy career.

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.