PHARMACIST (Per Diem) - Temple University Hospital
Compensation
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The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Pharmacy median $141k (middle half $135k–$141k)324 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Pennsylvania | 378 active | 10,304 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 22% remote · 46% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania Pharmacist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment385 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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