Per Diem Clinical Pharmacist | Redlands, California

A hospital in a scenic town about 75 miles outside of Los Angeles seeks a clinical pharmacist for per diem coverage. The current pharmacist-in-charge is planning a two-week vacation after April 19th, and coverage is needed to maintain seamless inpatient pharmacy services.

This opportunity offers a chance to work independently as the sole pharmacist in a small, well-equipped inpatient setting. The 18-bed Med-Surge unit and 10-bed Emergency Department provide a variety of clinical challenges. You will manage medication verification, sterile compounding, and clinical consultations, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify and review medication orders for accuracy and safety.
• Compound sterile medications, including IV admixtures and unit dose medications (excluding chemotherapy/hazardous drugs).
• Respond to emergency codes as necessary.
• Monitor medication therapy, providing clinical recommendations to physicians and nurses.
• Maintain Pyxis machines at two affiliated family health centers.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in on-call duty weekends and after hours as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Active and clear California Pharmacist License.
• Minimum of two years' inpatient pharmacy experience.
• Familiarity with CPSI/Evident and Pyxis software preferred; training available if needed.
• Experience functioning as the sole pharmacist in a clinical setting is highly desirable.
• Willingness and ability to fulfill on-call responsibilities.

Schedule:

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

Additional Details:

• One pharmacy technician (PRN) will be available full-time during the contract for inventory and data entry support.
• Travel expenses including housing and mileage are pass-through costs billed directly to the client.

This contract opportunity is ideal for pharmacists with solid inpatient experience who thrive in autonomous roles and wish to work in a beautiful mountain community. Apply now to contribute clinical expertise in this rewarding environment.

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.