Job Description

Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist – Acute Care Hospital (Contract, California Region)

Overview
A regional acute care hospital in the California area is seeking an experienced Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist for a 13-week contract assignment. The pharmacist will support core inpatient pharmacy services, including medication verification, dispensing, and clinical medication management across diverse patient populations. This role is ideal for pharmacists with recent acute care experience who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced hospital environment. Competitive weekly compensation is offered.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify medication orders for accuracy, safety, and compliance with clinical guidelines
• Prepare and dispense medications following hospital, state, and federal standards
• Provide pharmacotherapy support, including dose adjustments and therapeutic drug monitoring
• Perform medication regimen reviews for interactions, contraindications, and optimization opportunities
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication to support evidence-based medication management
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding as required
• Document operational activities and clinical interventions within the electronic health record
• Assist with medication reconciliation and support transitions of care
• Respond to medication-related questions from clinical staff
• Contribute to inventory control, including controlled substance oversight
• Support departmental quality and patient safety initiatives

Qualifications

• Active pharmacist license in the state of practice (or eligibility to obtain)
• Recent inpatient or acute care hospital pharmacy experience required
• Strong knowledge of clinical therapeutics and hospital pharmacy workflows
• Experience with electronic medical record systems
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Updated resume and professional references required
• Experience with sterile compounding preferred

Work Environment & Schedule
Thirteen-week contract at a regional acute care hospital serving the California area. Full-time schedule; specific shift details provided during the interview stage.

Why Work With Us

• Competitive weekly pay
• Opportunity to work in a respected regional hospital setting
• Supportive onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Collaborative pharmacy team environment
• Ideal contract length for gaining or expanding acute care clinical experience

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Full time, Contract work, Shift work,

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