Pharmacist - Per Diem

Astrana Health, Inc.; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

Astrana Health, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem Hospital Pharmacist to join our team in Tustin, CA.

The role focuses on safe, effective medication management across the hospital, collaborating with physicians and nurses to optimize patient outcomes. The successful candidate will hold a California Pharmacist license and have at least 1 year of acute hospital pharmacy experience, with strong English communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• California Pharmacist license required.
• At least 1 year experience in acute hospital pharmacy.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process medication orders to ensure accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform drug distribution, order entry, medication verification, and patient profile maintenance.
• Provide clinical consultation, drug information, and therapeutic recommendations to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor patient drug therapy and intervene when necessary to improve treatment outcomes and medication safety.
• Supervise medication dispensing activities, including unit-dose distribution, narcotic dispensing, and controlled substance accountability.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support evidence-based medication management.
• Direct and support pharmacy technicians in daily operational and clinical activities.
• Assist with medication inventory management, purchasing oversight, and drug supply optimization.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and organizational pharmacy standards.

Skills

Communication in English

Time management

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy (CA State Board recognized)

Job description

Pharmacist - Per Diem

Department: 7710-Pharmacy

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780 ("HOSPITAL")

Compensation: $75.00 / hour

Description

About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and patient-focused Per Diem Hospital Pharmacist to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring safe, effective, and efficient medication management across the organization. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes while delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care.

Who We Are Serving Tustin, Santa Ana and other surrounding communities, Foothill Regional Medical Center is a fully accredited acute care hospital, licensed for 177 beds—120 beds for general acute care, 15 intensive care beds and 42 pediatric sub-acute beds. Our surgeons are supported by state-of-the-art robotics.

Our Values

• Put Patients First
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
• Operate with Integrity & Excellence
• Be Innovative
• Work As One Team

What You'll Do

• Review, verify, and process medication orders to ensure accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform drug distribution, order entry, medication verification, and patient profile maintenance.
• Provide clinical consultation, drug information, and therapeutic recommendations to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor patient drug therapy and intervene when necessary to improve treatment outcomes and medication safety.
• Supervise medication dispensing activities, including unit-dose distribution, narcotic dispensing, and controlled substance accountability.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support evidence-based medication management.
• Direct and support pharmacy technicians in daily operational and clinical activities.
• Assist with medication inventory management, purchasing oversight, and drug supply optimization.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and organizational pharmacy standards.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license in California Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy recognized by the California State Board of Pharmacy
• At least 1 year experience and knowledge in acute hospital pharmacy
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Strong time management skills and ability to effectively prioritize tasks

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• Our organization follows an in person work structure where the expectation is to work onsite on a weekly basis. The hospital is located at 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780.
• The total compensation target pay range for this role is $75.00 hourly. The salary range represents our national target range for this role.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

Additional Information:

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.