Travel Pharmacist

Talented Medical Solutions; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions seeks an experienced Travel Pharmacist for a 13-week assignment in San Luis Obispo, CA. The role is hospital-based, with 4x10 hour shifts and EPIC-backed workflows, serving pediatric and neonatal patients.

Ideal candidates hold an CA pharmacist license, have EPIC experience, and are comfortable with IV training and acute care pharmacotherapy. This position emphasizes patient safety, collaboration, and clinical excellence in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Active California Pharmacist License.
• Current EPIC experience (required).
• Must successfully complete IV training.
• Experience with inpatient hospital pharmacy.
• Knowledge of pediatric and neonatal medication management.
• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify, process, and dispense medication orders accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor medication therapies to optimize patient outcomes.
• Review medication orders for safety, allergies, interactions, dosing, and appropriateness.
• Provide drug information and clinical recommendations to healthcare providers.
• Identify and resolve medication safety concerns.
• Participate in medication management initiatives and clinical pharmacy activities.
• Support quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with medication utilization reviews and formulary management.
• Participate in IV compounding services.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Pediatric care

Neonatal care

Inpatient pharmacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy

Tools

EPIC

Cerner

Job description

• Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy

Travel Pharmacist – 13-Week Assignment

San Luis Obispo, California

Rotating 10-Hour Shifts (4x10 Schedule)

Start Date: August 17, 2026

13-Week Travel Contract

Auto Offer | EPIC Backfill

Job summary:

We are seeking an experienced Travel Pharmacist to join a collaborative inpatient pharmacy team serving a diverse patient population, including pediatric and neonatal patients. If you thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment, have strong clinical judgment, and enjoy making a direct impact on patient safety and outcomes, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Schedule

• Rotating 10-hour shifts (4 shifts per week)


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


• Rotating weekend coverage (up to every other weekend)


• Closing pharmacist participates in overnight on-call coverage until morning opening

Responsibilities

• Verify, process, and dispense medication orders accurately and efficiently


• Monitor medication therapies to optimize patient outcomes


• Review medication orders for safety, allergies, interactions, dosing, and appropriateness


• Provide drug information and clinical recommendations to healthcare providers


• Identify and resolve medication safety concerns


• Participate in medication management initiatives and clinical pharmacy activities


• Support quality improvement and regulatory compliance


• Assist with medication utilization reviews and formulary management
  
• Participate in IV compounding services


• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians

Required Qualifications

• Active California Pharmacist License


• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy


• Current EPIC experience (required)


• Must successfully complete IV training


• Experience with inpatient hospital pharmacy


• Knowledge of pediatric and neonatal medication management


• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PharmD


• Previous inpatient clinical pharmacy experience


• Experience with IV compounding

Clinical Environment

• Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy


• EMR: EPIC


• Additional system familiarity: Cerner


• Collaborative team environment


• Staffed with multiple pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

Ideal Candidate

We're Looking For a Pharmacist Who Is:

• Detail-oriented


• Patient safety focused


• Comfortable caring for pediatric and neonatal populations


• Adaptable in a fast-paced acute care setting


• A collaborative healthcare professional with excellent clinical judgment