Staff Pharmacist

Pharmacy Careers; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmacy Careers seeks a Staff Pharmacist to deliver inpatient pharmacy services in an acute-care hospital setting for a 13-week contract in Central California. The role emphasizes medication-use safety, collaboration with clinical teams, and compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

You will verify orders, provide dosing guidance, support transitions of care, manage sterile and non-sterile compounding per USP, and participate in pharmacotherapy optimization with physicians and nurses.

Qualifications

• Active pharmacist license (state license for the region required)
• Recent inpatient or acute-care hospital pharmacy experience
• Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacotherapy and clinical guidelines
• Familiarity with major EHR systems preferred
• Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Verify, prepare, and dispense medications for inpatient units
• Review medication orders for accuracy, safety, and clinical appropriateness
• Provide dosing recommendations and pharmacokinetic monitoring
• Support transitions of care through medication reconciliation and patient counseling
• Respond to stat orders, codes, and urgent medication requests
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding per USP 797/800
• Assist with formulary adherence and clinical protocol compliance
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize therapy plans
• Manage and troubleshoot automated dispensing cabinets
• Document all clinical and operational activities in the EHR
• Maintain inventory control and ensure safe medication storage

Job description

Staff Pharmacist - Acute Care Inpatient Hospital (13-Week Contract)

Overview: A well-established healthcare organization is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to provide inpatient pharmacy services within an acute-care hospital setting. The pharmacist will support safe and effective medication use, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain compliance with hospital and regulatory standards. This is a structured contract role suited for pharmacists experienced in inpatient operations and fast-paced clinical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify, prepare, and dispense medications for inpatient units
• Review medication orders for accuracy, safety, and clinical appropriateness
• Provide dosing recommendations, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and therapeutic drug management
• Support transitions of care through medication reconciliation and patient counseling
• Respond to stat orders, code situations, and urgent medication requests
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding in line with USP 797/800
• Assist with formulary adherence and clinical protocol compliance
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize therapy plans
• Manage and troubleshoot automated dispensing cabinets
• Document all clinical and operational activities within the EHR
• Maintain accurate inventory control and ensure safe medication storage practices

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Pharmacist license (state license for the region required)
• Recent inpatient or acute-care hospital pharmacy experience
• Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacotherapy and clinical guidelines
• Familiarity with major EHR systems preferred
• Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills

Work Environment & Schedule

13-week contract; approximately 40 hours per week within an inpatient hospital in the Central California region. Shift details may vary based on departmental needs.

Why Work With Us

• Competitive weekly compensation
• Stable contract with consistent hours
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to strengthen inpatient clinical skills
• Meaningful role supporting patient safety and quality care