Pharmacist - Arvin, California

This opportunity offers a diverse and engaging role, combining retail and clinical pharmacy responsibilities in multiple healthcare settings. The position requires a licensed pharmacist to rotate between outpatient services, skilled nursing facilities, and inpatient units, providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care in each area. This assignment is ideal for candidates seeking a varied clinical experience within a single contract position located in Bakersfield, California.

Location: Bakersfield, California
Employment Type: Local Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
Systems Used: CPSI, Evident System for CPOE, Pyxis automated dispensing

Responsibilities:

• Deliver professional pharmacy services, including medication review, interpretation, and dispensing in outpatient, skilled nursing, and inpatient settings
• Conduct monthly medication regimen reviews for skilled nursing facilities and participate in continuous quality improvement meetings
• Counsel patients and provide drug information to healthcare professionals and licensed staff
• Monitor therapies, perform clinical interventions, and document findings accurately
• Verify orders, prepare and dispense medications, and oversee ancillary staff workflow
• Utilize CPOE Evident System and Pyxis dispensing units proficiently
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards from the California Board of Pharmacy, DEA, and FDA
• Respond to code blue situations when required

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
• Active, current California Pharmacist License (mandatory)
• Minimum of one year pharmacy experience
• Experience with automated dispensing units, IV laminar flow hood, and electronic health records
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; bilingual proficiency, especially in Spanish, is a plus

Ideal Candidate:

• Licensed in California and ready to start immediately
• Comfortable working across multiple pharmacy practice settings
• Familiarity with CPSI, Evident, and Pyxis systems preferred
• Ability to supervise and direct pharmacy technicians and staff independently
• Experience with emergency code blue responses beneficial
• Local or willing to commute within the Bakersfield area

This is a contract role perfect for pharmacists seeking a well-rounded, clinically rewarding position. Submit your application now to be considered for this timely opportunity.

Compensation for this position ranges from $61.00 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.