Hospital InPatient Pharmacist

Talented Medical Solutions; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions seeks an Inpatient Hospital Pharmacist to join our acute care pharmacy team in Bakersfield, CA. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the healthcare team to ensure safe and effective medication therapy for hospitalized patients across main and specialty campuses.

Requirements include PharmD (or BS) with hospital pharmacy knowledge, strong clinical judgment, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy with state licensure.
• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense medications per physician orders and hospital policies.
• Evaluate medication therapy for appropriateness, safety, efficacy, dosing, interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services and medication recommendations to physicians, nurses, and the healthcare team.
• Monitor patient medication therapies and recommend therapeutic interventions when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation within the Cerner/EMR as applicable.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Talented Medical Solutions 13 week assignment

Full-time, Contract

In-Office | Bakersfield, CA, United States

Location: Bakersfield, California
Facility: Acute Care Hospital (Main Campus: 254 Beds | Specialty Campus: 47 Beds)

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Inpatient Hospital Pharmacist to join our pharmacy team in a dynamic acute care hospital setting. The pharmacist will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy for hospitalized patients. This role provides pharmaceutical care across both the main hospital campus and the specialty campus while supporting quality patient outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Hospital Overview

Specialty Campus: 47-bed specialty hospital

Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic

Required Attire: Grey scrubs

Responsibilities

Review, verify, and accurately dispense medications in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.

Evaluate medication therapy for appropriateness, safety, efficacy, dosing, interactions, allergies, and contraindications.

Provide clinical pharmacy services and medication recommendations to physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Monitor patient medication therapies and recommend therapeutic interventions when appropriate.

Prepare and verify sterile and non-sterile medications according to regulatory and organizational standards.

Participate in medication reconciliation and medication safety initiatives.

Respond to drug information requests from healthcare providers.

Ensure compliance with state, federal, Joint Commission, and hospital pharmacy regulations.

Supervise and support pharmacy technicians in daily workflow.

Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and departmental initiatives.

Maintain accurate documentation within the Cerner electronic medical record system.

Schedule

5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

5:45 AM – 4:15 PM

8:00 AM – 6:30 PM

9:00 AM – 7:30 PM

3:30 PM – 2:00 AM

6:30 PM – 5:00 AM

7:30 PM – 6:00 AM

Specialty Campus (10-Hour Pharmacist Shifts)

6:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Pharmacy Support Staff

5:00 AM – 1:30 PM

6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

1:00 PM – 9:30 PM

6:30 PM – 5:00 AM

Specialty Campus Pharmacy Technician Shift (10 Hours)

6:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Schedule Requirements

Weekend rotation required (every other weekend)

On-call coverage required for scheduled shifts at the Specialty Campus

Flexibility to work assigned shifts based on departmental needs

Qualifications

Required

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy

Knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations and medication management

Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills

Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced acute care environment

Preferred

Previous inpatient hospital pharmacy experience

Pharmacy residency (PGY1) or equivalent hospital clinical experience

Experience using Epic EMR

Board certification (BCPS) is a plus

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Medication safety and regulatory compliance

IV admixture and sterile compounding

Pharmacokinetics and dosing consults

Time management and multitasking

Strong customer service and communication skills

Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to high-quality patient care

Why Join Our Team?

Become part of a collaborative pharmacy department serving both a 254-bed acute care hospital and a 47-bed specialty hospital. You'll work alongside experienced healthcare professionals committed to delivering exceptional patient care while utilizing advanced technology and evidence-based pharmacy practices in a supportive clinical environment.