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Burbank, California

Pharmacist Inpatient PRN

PharmacistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Working with Pharmacy personnel.

Compounds the dispense medications and other pharmaceutical supplies using standard procedures to deliver comprehensive professional pharmaceutical service in the modern hospital.

Has responsibilities delegated to purchasing, continuing education programs, stocking supplies for night stock, various departmental reports and other areas to keep a well-organized and efficient department.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1.

Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided: MD: Valid Pharmacist license through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy OH: Valid Pharmacist license through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy PA: Valid Pharmacist license through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy WV: Valid Pharmacist license through the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE: 1.

Experience in Hospital Pharmacy through internship or as registered Pharmacist. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Dispenses drugs, chemicals and other pharmaceutical preparations as ordered by physicians. 2. Constantly available for pharmaceutical consultation with doctors or nurses. 3.

Takes initiative in questioning a prescription if necessary. 4. Assists manager of Pharmacy in purchasing of drugs from vendors. 5. Talks with sales representatives of various pharmaceutical companies when need dictates. 6. Makes drug checks and inspections on various floors as required. 7.

Assists with IV admixture program by checking orders for completeness, accuracy, compatibilities and other technical advice. 8. May be delegated to attend some pharmacy involved hospital meetings. 9. Assists the manager with the Pharmacy Quality Assurance program. 10.

Assists the manager with the Pharmacy floor inspection reports. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Walk and stand for long periods of time. 2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds. 3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1.

Knowledge of growth and development. 2. Understanding of the patient’s needs and scope of treatment. 3. Understanding of the dynamics for each patient incorporating biophysical, bio-psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, ethical, and discharge planning needs. 4.

Knowledge of pain management to facilitate patient comfort through a proactive pain control plan. 5. Knowledge of the total care of patients, whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment, focusing on the control of pain and other symptoms. 6.

Must be familiar with professional and commercial phases of Hospital Pharmacy and also with State and Federal laws governing Pharmacy. 7. Computer experience helpful. 8.

Demonstrates competency as appropriate in patient care assessment for each patient population area served: Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.

Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: Varied (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: BMC Berkeley Medical Center Cost Center: 230 BMC Pharmacy Address: 2500 Hospital Drive Martinsburg West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM. Please explore our open opportunities in the list below and apply for any positions in which you would like to be considered. You'll be able to keep track of your progress on our site.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues.

The Health System is comprised of 25 hospitals – including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia – and five institutes. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for compounding and dispensing medications while providing professional pharmaceutical consultations to medical staff. Additional duties include managing pharmacy purchasing, conducting floor inspections, and assisting with the Quality Assurance program.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid pharmacist license in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia. Experience in hospital pharmacy through an internship or professional practice is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pharmaceutical CompoundingDrug DispensingInventory ManagementRegulatory ComplianceClinical Pharmacy

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 40% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,314 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Burbank

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.24M
Typical market rent
$2,783/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.