Pharmacist - Per-diem/Varied Shift
Listed compensation
$80-$94/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Pharmacist - Per-diem/Varied Shift
Position Summary: The primary responsibility of the staff pharmacist is to ensure the accurate, age appropriate and timely preparation of all medication orders. The pharmacist is responsible for the supervision of pharmacy technicians, including externs. The pharmacist facilitates the day to day operations. The pharmacist will perform specific clinical functions in accordance with written policies and procedures. The pharmacist will provide drug information and/or education to patients, medical staff, nursing staff, and other health care professionals, as requested. This position reports to the Director of Pharmacy.
Education
* Graduate from College of Pharmacy, Advanced Degree in Pharmacy (Pharm. D. or M. S.) preferred.
Experience
* Minimum one year experience in a hospital pharmacy and/or completion of ASHP accredited Residency Program preferred.
Licenses and/or Certifications
* Current CA Licensure as Registered Pharmacist.
Varied
Per-diem
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of medication orders and the supervision of pharmacy technicians. They also facilitate daily pharmacy operations and provide drug information to patients and healthcare staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree from a College of Pharmacy and possess a current California Registered Pharmacist license. At least one year of hospital pharmacy experience or completion of an ASHP accredited residency is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 43% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$181k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $163k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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