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PHARMACIST (Per Diem) - Temple University Hospital

PharmacistPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

The Pharmacist reviews all medication orders received from Physicians and Physician Extenders and dispenses medications after assuring that drug, dose, frequency, and route of administration are appropriate.

Reviews patient allergies, past medical history, drug interactions and lab information for any potential clinical conflicts prior to dispensing medications. Responsible for inventory control. Provides drug information support for other healthcare team members.

The Pharmacist oversees the work of all pharmacy students and technicians in the preparation of medications to ensure accuracy and safety in the medication use process. The Pharmacist collaborates with the Health Care Team on the planning for continuum of care and discharge planning.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree College of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education Required
  • Doctorate Degree PharmD Preferred

Experience

1 year experience working in hospital, or Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) in a clinical setting Preferred

  • Licenses
  • PA Pharmacist License Required
  • Basic Life Support Preferred

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals.

Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for reviewing and dispensing medication orders while ensuring clinical appropriateness and safety. They also oversee pharmacy staff and collaborate with the healthcare team on patient discharge planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy and a valid Pennsylvania Pharmacist License. One year of hospital experience or completion of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Medication dispensingClinical reviewDrug interaction analysisSupervisionPatient safety

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 46% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Pharmacy market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPharmacy median $141k (middle half $135k–$141k)324 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Pennsylvania378 active10,304 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 46% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania Pharmacist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment385 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Pharmacist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs
5
<$145k
8
$145k-165k
9
$165k-185k
5
$185k-205k
2
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs
401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pharmacist (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health · Hanford, California

$75.03-$102.91/hr
#2

Pharmacist - Cancer Center (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health · Chico, California

$74.97-$101.21/hr
#3

Clinical Pharmacist (Formulary & Quality)

$108k-$199k
#4

Dispensing Pharmacist - Long Term Care - Full Time

$55.53-$93.08/hr
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,137 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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