Per Diem Clinical Pharmacist | Big Bear City, California

A Clinical Pharmacist is needed for a two-week coverage assignment in August 2026 at a hospital in a scenic Southern California town. This inpatient role requires a professional with proven inpatient pharmacy and compounding experience who is ready to work a full-time, daytime schedule and provide on-call support after hours.

Location: Big Bear City, California
Job Type: Per Diem (two weeks)
Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
• On-call for weekends and after hours (infrequent calls expected)

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify and review medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and patient safety
• Prepare sterile compounded medications, including IV admixtures and unit dose medications (no chemotherapy or hazardous drugs at this facility)
• Respond promptly to emergency room codes as needed
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state and federal regulations, and sterile compounding standards
• Monitor patients medication therapy and provide clinical recommendations to physicians and nurses
• Maintain medication dispensing systems such as filling Pyxis machines at local family health centers

Qualifications and Experience:

• Active and clear California Pharmacist License
• Minimum of 2 years inpatient pharmacy experience
• Experience with software systems such as CSPI, Evident, or Pyxis preferred (training available if needed)
• Previous experience functioning as the sole pharmacist in a clinical setting preferred
• Willingness and ability to cover on-call hours

Perks:

• Housing and mileage reimbursement provided

This position offers a unique opportunity to practice comprehensive inpatient pharmacy in a beautiful mountain community. Candidates who meet the qualifications and are prepared for the on-call responsibilities are encouraged to apply to contribute valuable pharmacy services during this critical coverage period.

Compensation for this position ranges from $62.00 to $71.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.