Inpatient Pharmacist in Glendale, CA

Provide essential support to patients transitioning from hospital to home as a Transitions of Care Pharmacist in a dynamic hospital environment. This role emphasizes medication education, counseling, and ensuring medication refills before patient discharge to promote adherence and improve health outcomes. Commonly implemented as part of a meds to beds program, this position plays a crucial role in helping patients maintain their medication regimens after leaving inpatient care.

This long-term contract opportunity is based in a major health system serving a broad community, including several outpatient clinics and hospitals. While the position is contract-based initially, candidates have potential pathways to join the health system directly as permanent staff over time.

Schedule & Hours:

• 8-hour shifts
• Day and afternoon shifts available

Qualifications / Desired Experience:

• Licensed pharmacist with experience or interest in hospital inpatient pharmacy
• Background in Transitions of Care or Ambulatory Care pharmacy preferred
• New PGY1 residency graduates are preferred but candidates without PGY1 will be considered
• Strong patient communication skills and ability to educate on medication use

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide medication counseling and education to patients prior to discharge
• Facilitate timely medication refills to support patient adherence
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support safe medication transitions
• Document and communicate medication plans as part of discharge process

This role offers the chance to contribute directly to patient health outcomes within a respected county health system, with flexibility in scheduling and potential for contract-to-hire conversion. If you are a pharmacist interested in inpatient care and patient education, this is an excellent opportunity to apply your skills and make a meaningful impact.

Apply now to take the next step in your pharmacy career focused on transitions of care.

Compensation for this position ranges from $61.00 to $72.00. 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.