Staff Pharmacist - Bakersfield, CA
2 days ago
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
- Sterile compounding competency required
- 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
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