Pharmacist Per Diem

MemorialCare Health System; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Health insurance

Job summary

MemorialCare Health System in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Pharmacist to deliver safe, cost-effective pharmaceutical care and education to patients. You will review orders, provide drug information, and supervise pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication distribution.

The role requires a Pharm.D., California license, and strong communication and organizational skills. Days shifts with a competitive pay rate of $85.00 per hour are offered, along with MemorialCare's comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and prioritize diverse workload.
• Proficient with pharmacy computer programs and typing ~30 wpm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Medication order management: review and clarify orders as needed.
• Provide drug information to physicians, nurses and patients.
• Direct pharmacy staff and ensure safe, effective medication distribution.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Typing speed

Education

Pharm.D.

CA Pharmacist license

BCLS (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Pharmacy information system

Job description

Job Description

Description

Location: Long Beach, CA

Shift: Days (8 hour shifts)

Pay Rate*: $85.00/hr.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

Pharmacist is responsible for improving therapeutic outcomes for our patients through safe, rational and cost-effective pharmaceutical care and education. Pharmacist maintains competency in drug therapy and disease-state management in order to provide this care and improve patient care outcomes. Pharmacist provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other health care workers to improve the quality of medication prescribing and administration. Pharmacist provides accurate medication distribution services and educates patients and caregivers to improve compliance with drug therapy as required. Pharmacist directs the work of ancillary personnel as necessary.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Medication Order Management: The Pharmacist reviews orders or prescriptions by authorized prescribers. Identifies the appropriateness of prescribed therapy relative to individual patient requirements and current departmental policies and procedures. Takes appropriate action to clarify or change inappropriate or incomplete medication orders or prescriptions.
• Communication: The Pharmacist communicates appropriately with clear and concise information to physicians, nurses and patients to improve the safety or effectiveness of a patient’s medication or IV therapy. Directs pharmacy staff engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Drug Information: The Pharmacist demonstrates a solid working knowledge of common drugs, indications, dosages, monitoring parameters, pharmacokinetic principles, common medical conditions, clinical diagnoses, and the cost complication of common treatment regimens. Answers questions and provides information to hospital staff or pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effect, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals.
• Documentation: The Pharmacist documents any medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and interventions on behalf of patients or customers in order to meet regulatory requirements, lead to process improvements, and determine optimal use of department resources. Accurately enters patient, insurance, pharmaceutical, and other pertinent information into the EMR.
• Supervision, Collaboration, and Teaching: The Pharmacist directs the daily activities of pharmacy technicians and other ancillary personnel; works collaboratively with all health care team members in an appropriate and effective manner in order to optimize the productivity of the pharmacy; and participates in training/orientation of new staff.
• Complies with all State and Federal Laws and Regulations.
• Must also meet the pharmacist job description in their respective pharmacy work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Preforms all job functions with Memorial Care's Mission and Vision statements in mind.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience is preferred.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and prioritize a diverse workload.
• Proficient understanding of common computer programs used in pharmacy practice and ability to type at least 30 words per minute preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certification

• Graduate of school of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
• Current licensure as a pharmacist in the State of California.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate preferred.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency preferred.

Primary Location

United States-California-Long Beach

Job

Pharmacy

Schedule

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Staff

Job Posting

Oct 2, 2026, 8:17:25 PM

Work Schedule : 8/80 work shift hours (hospital)

Shift

Day Job