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Los Angeles, California

Pharmacist - Inpatient Main Pharmacist

PharmacistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$68.88-$110.21/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters.

This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence.

From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and eleven years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.

The full time Inpatient Main Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Ca is responsible for the daily organization and supervision of medication management activities across the medical center, including but not limited to provision of clinical and drug distribution services and other duties as assigned.

This is a 8 hour position with rotating days/evenings, Monday - Friday.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

  • Pharm.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
  • Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

  • Current pharmacist licensure in the State of California.
  • BLS certification as outlined in the Pharmacist Responsibilities in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) and Code Blue Procedure: Pharmacy Policy and Procedure

What ELSE Are We Looking For?

  • Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience preferred.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology as related to drug usage.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of common disease states and pathologies.
  • Ability to comprehend patient medical management plans.
  • Ability to assess and apply current pharmacological and biopharmaceutical principles for the selection and use of drug products in a clinical setting.
  • Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources and relate it to the patient care plan.
  • Possess the verbal and written communication skills required to fulfill the pharmacist’s responsibilities.
  • Ability to teach and serve as preceptor for training programs.
  • Ability to prepare drugs needed for immediate administration.
  • Ability to provide recommendations and monitor the use of drugs.
  • Knowledge of laws, regulations and standards relative to pharmacy practice.
  • Ability to adapt to change.
  • Ability to prioritize workflow.
  • Ability to evaluate medication regimens to meet the therapeutic needs of patients.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to the use of automated information systems in daily practice.
  • Demonstrated competency in techniques of pharmaceutical calculations, compounding and pharmacokinetics.
  • Possess patient-centered communication skills.
  • Possess computer skills necessary to perform job functions.
  • Exceptions to be approved by the Chief Pharmacy Officer or designee.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for the daily organization and supervision of medication management activities, including clinical services and drug distribution. They must also monitor drug use, evaluate medication regimens, and provide recommendations to meet patient therapeutic needs.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical pharmacyPharmacological principlesWorkflow prioritizationTherapeutic monitoring

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 41 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 41% are remote, 44% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$186k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $168k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pharmacist Jobs

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Salary Distribution22 jobs · 18 employers

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<$145k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
5%
CME allowance
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,275 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 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.