Clinical Pharmacist

Salinas, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Clinical Pharmacist Acute Care / Teaching Hospital (Contract California Region)

Overview
A leading acute care teaching hospital is seeking a skilled Clinical Pharmacist to support its inpatient clinical and operational pharmacy services. This role involves direct collaboration with medical teams therapeutic monitoring and ensuring safe and effective medication use across diverse patient populations. Ideal candidates will have strong acute care experience and comfort working in a high-acuity teaching environment. This is a 13-week contract offering competitive weekly compensation.

Key Responsibilities

Verify medication orders for accuracy safety and compliance with clinical guidelines
Provide pharmacotherapy expertise including dose adjustments and therapeutic drug monitoring
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds to support evidence-based medication management
Oversee medication preparation and dispensing in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards
Conduct medication regimen reviews for interactions contraindications and optimization opportunities
Support antimicrobial stewardship and other clinical pharmacy initiatives
Perform medication reconciliation during transitions of care
Document clinical interventions and medication-related activities in the electronic health record
Respond to drug information inquiries from healthcare providers
Ensure compliance with controlled substance handling and inventory protocols
Contribute to departmental quality safety and performance improvement efforts

Qualifications

Active pharmacist license in the state of practice (or eligibility to obtain)
Recent experience in an acute care or teaching hospital setting strongly preferred
Strong clinical knowledge across adult inpatient care populations
Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary academic environment
Demonstrated proficiency with electronic health records and hospital pharmacy systems
Professional references and completion of required competency assessments

Work Environment & Schedule
Thirteen-week contract within a major acute care teaching hospital serving the California region. Full-time schedule; specific shift details provided during the interview process.

Why Work With Us

Competitive weekly compensation package
Opportunity to practice in a dynamic teaching hospital environment
Supportive credentialing and onboarding process
Collaborative culture focused on clinical excellence and patient safety
Chance to expand clinical expertise in a high-acuity setting

Verify medication orders for accuracy safety and compliance with clinical guidelines
Provide pharmacotherapy expertise including dose adjustments and therapeutic drug monitoring
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds to support evidence-based medication management
Oversee medication preparation and dispensing in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards
Conduct medication regimen reviews for interactions contraindications and optimization opportunities
Support antimicrobial stewardship and other clinical pharmacy initiatives
Perform medication reconciliation during transitions of care
Document clinical interventions and medication-related activities in the electronic health record
Respond to drug information inquiries from healthcare providers
Ensure compliance with controlled substance handling and inventory protocols
Contribute to departmental quality safety and performance improvement efforts

Qualifications

Active pharmacist license in the state of practice (or eligibility to obtain)
Recent experience in an acute care or teaching hospital setting strongly preferred
Strong clinical knowledge across adult inpatient care populations
Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary academic environment
Demonstrated proficiency with electronic health records and hospital pharmacy systems
Professional references and completion of required competency assessments