Hospital InPatient Pharmacist
Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
Hospital InPatient Pharmacist
Talented Medical Solutions 13 week assignment
Full-time, Contract
In-Office | Bakersfield, CA, United States
Inpatient Hospital Pharmacist
Location: Bakersfield, California
Facility: Acute Care Hospital (Main Campus: 254 Beds | Specialty Campus: 47 Beds)
Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Inpatient Hospital Pharmacist to join our pharmacy team in a dynamic acute care hospital setting. The pharmacist will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy for hospitalized patients. This role provides pharmaceutical care across both the main hospital campus and the specialty campus while supporting quality patient outcomes and regulatory compliance.
Hospital Overview
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Main Campus: 254-bed acute care hospital
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Specialty Campus: 47-bed specialty hospital
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Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic
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Required Attire: Grey scrubs
Responsibilities
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Review, verify, and accurately dispense medications in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
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Evaluate medication therapy for appropriateness, safety, efficacy, dosing, interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
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Provide clinical pharmacy services and medication recommendations to physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
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Monitor patient medication therapies and recommend therapeutic interventions when appropriate.
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Prepare and verify sterile and non-sterile medications according to regulatory and organizational standards.
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Participate in medication reconciliation and medication safety initiatives.
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Respond to drug information requests from healthcare providers.
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Ensure compliance with state, federal, Joint Commission, and hospital pharmacy regulations.
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Supervise and support pharmacy technicians in daily workflow.
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Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and departmental initiatives.
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Maintain accurate documentation within the Cerner electronic medical record system.
ScheduleMain Campus (10-Hour Pharmacist Shifts)
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5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
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5:45 AM – 4:15 PM
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8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
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9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
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3:30 PM – 2:00 AM
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6:30 PM – 5:00 AM
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7:30 PM – 6:00 AM
Specialty Campus (10-Hour Pharmacist Shifts)
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6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Pharmacy Support StaffMain Campus Pharmacy Technician Shifts (8 Hours)
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5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
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6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
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11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
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1:00 PM – 9:30 PM
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6:30 PM – 5:00 AM
Specialty Campus Pharmacy Technician Shift (10 Hours)
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6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Schedule Requirements
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Weekend rotation required (every other weekend)
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On-call coverage required for scheduled shifts at the Specialty Campus
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Flexibility to work assigned shifts based on departmental needs
QualificationsRequired
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Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy
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Current, unrestricted California Pharmacist license
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Knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations and medication management
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Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
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Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities
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Ability to work independently in a fast-paced acute care environment
Preferred
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Previous inpatient hospital pharmacy experience
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Pharmacy residency (PGY1) or equivalent hospital clinical experience
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Experience using Epic EMR
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Sterile compounding experience
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Board certification (BCPS) is a plus
Skills & Competencies
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Clinical pharmacotherapy
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Medication safety and regulatory compliance
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IV admixture and sterile compounding
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Pharmacokinetics and dosing consults
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Time management and multitasking
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Attention to detail
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Strong customer service and communication skills
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Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to high-quality patient care
Why Join Our Team?
Become part of a collaborative pharmacy department serving both a 254-bed acute care hospital and a 47-bed specialty hospital. You'll work alongside experienced healthcare professionals committed to delivering exceptional patient care while utilizing advanced technology and evidence-based pharmacy practices in a supportive clinical environment.