Pharmacist, Charge

HiredFirst; Morro Bay (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Morro Bay, California is seeking an experienced pharmacist to ensure safe and effective medication use. The role requires a minimum of 7 years hospital pharmacy experience and an active pharmacist license. Responsibilities include verifying medication orders, monitoring therapies, supervising staff, and documenting interventions. The position operates Monday to Friday with no on-call duties, following safety and regulatory compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Inpatient clinical pharmacy experience preferred.
• Active Pharmacist license in the state of practice required.

Responsibilities

• Verify and dispense medication orders accurately and timely.
• Monitor therapies for safety, effectiveness, and interactions.
• Document clinical interventions and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff.

Skills

Clinical intervention documentation

Medication order verification

Therapy monitoring

Pharmacy supervision

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy

PharmD

Tools

EMR System: 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