Clinical Pharmacist - ED
Listed compensation
$82.38-$99.14/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Department: Pharmacy
Works under the direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy or designee to assist in optimizing patient’s drug regimen.
Actively reviews patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, appropriate monitoring, and therapeutic outcomes per up to date evidence based clinical guidelines.
Works collaboratively with providers and the multidisciplinary team as a knowledgeable drug therapy expert in the principles of pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and clinical treatment guidelines.
Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.
Performs drug regimen review to evaluate and assess the patient’s medications for related problems. This includes: identifying therapeutic duplications; review drugs and allergies: review for drug-drug, drug-nutrient, or drug-laboratory test interactions; evaluate if doses are appropriate for age, renal and liver functions; assist with patient/family education when necessary; monitor patients on clinical drug protocols; attend codes; attend rounds and patient care conferences as needed; assist with pain management as needed; provide drug in-services to nursing, pharmacy, medical staff, and other ancillary personnel as needed.
Maintains appropriate records for medications and other pharmaceutical supplies ordered by physicians, dentists, and other qualified prescribers.
Work is accomplished in accordance with the policies and regulations of local, state, and federal authorities, as well as accepted standards of practice.
Provides direct oversight of pharmacy technicians.
Directly supervises the compounding and dispensing of sterile compounded products to be in accordance with USP 797/800 regulatory compliance.
Identifies and reports the presence of potential adverse drug events.
Performs dispensing and other duties as assigned.
Education
Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy required. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or other advanced degree highly preferred. Completion of PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency preferred.
Licensure
Current California Pharmacy License and in good standing required. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per American Heart Association is required. Current ACLS certification per American Heart Association is required.
Experience: Experience in hospital or related healthcare setting preferred.
Pay Range
The hourly rate for this position is $82.38 - $99.14. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.
Job Specifications
- Union: NUHW
- Work Shift: Day Shift
- FTE: 0.9
- Scheduled Hours: 35
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Pharmacist will optimize patient drug regimens by reviewing medications for clinical effectiveness, contraindications, and dosing accuracy. They will also collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, attend codes and rounds, and provide direct oversight of pharmacy technicians and sterile compounding processes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent degree from an ACPE accredited college and possess a current California Pharmacy License. Additionally, current BLS and ACLS certifications are required, with preference given to those who have completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 55% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$189k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $171k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,137 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $171k–$206k | Pharmacy median $156k (middle half $151k–$183k)920 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$171k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in California | 657 active | 10,209 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 18% remote · 55% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Pharmacist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 12% offer loan repayment682 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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