Staff Pharmacist

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, women’s health, and a family birth center. In 2025, we opened our new patient tower, Grand Tower, featuring a dramatically expanded Emergency Department and Family Birth Center that will increase patient comfort and privacy.

Additionally, California Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. 

California Hospital Medical Center shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care.  One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Staff Pharmacist, counsels physicians, nurses and patients regarding drug therapy; performs or supervises the interpreting and filling of drug orders or the manufacturing and distribution of sterile and non-sterile drug items. Enforces state law and regulatory agency mandates regarding control of the medication environment. Provides support for and participates in patient management activities and other administrative processes as needed. Promotes safe, effective use of pharmacuetical products and provides consultative and other support on an as needed basis.

Job Requirements

Required

• Residency training qualifies as hospital experience if in an acute care facility.
• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a licensed Pharmacist issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Preferred

• Previous hospital experience.

This position is represented by SEIU