Travel Inpatient Pharmacist

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Inpatient Pharmacist for a 13-week travel assignment in Chico, California.

This position is ideal for a pharmacist with recent hospital experience in an inpatient, decentralized pharmacy setting who can apply strong clinical judgment to medication review, verification, and patient-specific therapy decisions.

The pharmacist will work closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals to support safe, effective, and appropriate medication therapy throughout the hospital.

Candidates must hold an active California pharmacist license in good standing and have at least 1 year of hospital inpatient pharmacy experience.

Key Responsibilities

·        Review and verify inpatient medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, allergies, interactions, duplication, dosing, and contraindications.

·        Evaluate medication regimens using clinical judgment and current drug knowledge.

·        Provide decentralized clinical pharmacy support to assigned patient-care areas.

·        Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinical professionals regarding medication therapy.

·        Make appropriate medication-related recommendations based on patient condition, laboratory values, renal function, and treatment goals.

·        Monitor medication therapies for effectiveness and potential adverse effects.

·        Support medication reconciliation and transitions of care when required.

·        Verify medications prepared or entered by pharmacy technicians and other authorized staff.

·        Review and manage IV medications, antibiotics, anticoagulants, and other high-risk therapies according to facility protocols.

·        Provide drug-information support to healthcare professionals.

·        Assist with formulary management and therapeutic substitutions as appropriate.

·        Maintain accurate and timely pharmacy documentation.

·        Utilize hospital pharmacy software and electronic systems efficiently.

·        Follow medication-safety standards and hospital policies.

·        Support controlled-substance accountability and regulatory compliance.

·        Participate in interdisciplinary communication and patient-care activities.

·        Respond to urgent medication needs and clinical emergencies when pharmacy support is required.

·        Maintain compliance with federal, state, hospital, and professional pharmacy standards.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

·        Active Registered Pharmacist license in the State of California, in good standing

·        Minimum 1 year of hospital inpatient pharmacy experience

·        Experience working in an inpatient decentralized pharmacy setting

·        Current BLS certification

·        Strong knowledge of medications, dosing, interactions, contraindications, and adverse effects

·        Demonstrated ability to apply clinical judgment to medication-related decisions

·        Experience with hospital pharmacy software and computerized medication systems

·        Working knowledge of Windows-based applications

·        Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Required Clinical Experience

Candidates should be comfortable with:

·        Inpatient medication order verification

·        Decentralized pharmacy operations

·        Clinical medication review

·        Patient-specific dosing

·        Drug interaction screening

·        Medication safety

·        Renal dosing considerations

·        IV medication review

·        Antibiotic therapy

·        High-alert medications

·        Medication reconciliation

·        Controlled substances

·        Pharmacy documentation

·        Clinical interventions

·        Interdisciplinary communication

Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates may also have:

·        PharmD degree

·        More than 1 year of recent inpatient hospital pharmacy experience

·        Previous travel or contract pharmacy experience

·        Experience in a short-term acute-care hospital

·        Experience covering multiple inpatient units

·        Experience with automated dispensing systems

·        Experience with antimicrobial stewardship

·        Experience with critical-care or emergency medication needs

·        Familiarity with electronic health records and hospital pharmacy platforms

Key Skills

Successful candidates should demonstrate strong competency in:

·        Inpatient pharmacy practice

·        Medication order verification

·        Clinical pharmacology

·        Medication safety

·        Drug utilization review

·        Clinical decision-making

·        Pharmacy information systems

·        Patient-specific therapy review

·        Problem solving

·        Attention to detail

·        Prioritization

·        Interdisciplinary communication

·        Regulatory compliance

Schedule Requirements

·        Day Shift

·        Four 10-hour shifts per week

·        40 hours per week

·        Start times may vary based on department coverage and operational needs.

·        Candidates should be flexible regarding shift start times throughout the assignment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced hospital pharmacist who is comfortable working in a decentralized inpatient setting and can independently evaluate medication orders while collaborating effectively with the broader clinical team.

Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, medication-safety knowledge, communication skills, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced hospital environment are essential.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as an:

·        Inpatient Pharmacist

·        Hospital Pharmacist

·        Clinical Pharmacist

·        Staff Pharmacist

·        Acute Care Pharmacist

·        Decentralized Pharmacist

·        Travel Pharmacist

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.