Pharmacist, Charge

HiredFirst; Morro Bay (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking a pharmacist to join our hospital pharmacy team. The role involves verifying and dispensing medication orders, monitoring therapies for safety and efficacy, and providing drug information while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position includes supervising technicians, participating in clinical rounds and quality initiatives, with a schedule Monday to Friday and day shifts. Cerner EMR is used for documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of hospital pharmacy experience are required.
• Inpatient clinical pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy is required; PharmD is preferred.
• Active pharmacist license in the state of practice is required.

Responsibilities

• Verify and dispense medication orders accurately and timely.
• Monitor therapies for safety, effectiveness, and interactions.
• Provide drug information and resolve medication-related issues.
• Document clinical interventions and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff.
• Participate in clinical rounds, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy

Clinical rounds

Regulatory compliance

Medication safety

Education

PharmD

Pharmacy degree (Required)

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (5x8-hour shifts)

Shift: Day Shift

Call: None

Position Summary & Responsibilities

• Verify and dispense medication orders accurately and timely
• Monitor therapies for safety, effectiveness, and interactions
• Provide drug information and resolve medication-related issues
• Document clinical interventions and ensure regulatory compliance
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff
• Participate in clinical rounds, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives

Job Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of hospital pharmacy experience required
• Inpatient clinical pharmacy experience preferred

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy (Required)
• PharmD (Preferred)

Licensure/Certifications:

• Active Pharmacist license in the state of practice (Required)
• All applicable state-required certifications

Facility & Staffing Details

Pharmacy Hours:

• Monday – Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Saturday – Sunday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Staffing:

• 3–4 Pharmacists (8-hour shifts)
• 3–4 Pharmacy Technicians (10-hour shifts)

Weekend Coverage:

• Up to every other weekend

Call:

• Closing pharmacist on call until morning open

EMR System:

• Cerner

Scrubs:

• Provided for IV techs; no specific color required for pharmacists

Organizational Requirements

• Must comply with vaccination requirements (medical/religious exemptions may apply)
• Commitment to patient and staff safety standards