Job Title

Step into a rewarding role as a clinical pharmacist in a scenic mountain community. This per diem opportunity supports a dedicated pharmacist taking a two-week vacation, offering you a chance to work independently in a close-knit hospital setting. Located about 75 miles outside of Los Angeles, this hospital provides primary healthcare to its community with an 18-bed Med-Surgical unit and a 10-bed Emergency Department. Key Responsibilities: Verify and review medication orders ensuring accuracy, appropriateness, and patient safety. Compound sterile medications including IV admixtures and unit dose preparations (no chemotherapy or hazardous drugs). Participate in emergency response codes when needed. Maintain compliance with hospital policies and state/federal laws, especially in sterile compounding. Monitor medication therapies and provide clinical guidance to medical staff. Manage Pyxis machine restocking at two local family health centers. Qualifications and Experience: Active and clear California Pharmacist License. Minimum of 2 years' inpatient pharmacy experience. Preferred experience working as a sole pharmacist in a clinical setting. Familiarity with CPSI/Evident and Pyxis software preferred; training available if needed. Ability and willingness to cover on-call hours including weekends and after hours. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. On-call coverage for weekends and after hours, though calls are rare. Additional Support: A pharmacy technician, available full-time during this contract, will assist with inventory and data entry. Travel: Housing and mileage expenses are pass-through costs billed directly to the client. This temporary role offers a unique chance to practice pharmacy in a beautiful community hospital while enjoying the supportive environment of a solo pharmacist role with backup assistance. If you have a strong clinical background and thrive in independent settings, apply now to provide critical care to this caring community during the pharmacist's planned absence. 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.