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Clinical Pharmacist-Inpatient (Per Diem)

Pharmacist Above average in PharmacyPer Diem

Listed compensation

$81.37-$109.44/hr

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Per Diem
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Job Description

Job Summary: The Clinical Pharmacist-Inpt is responsible for analyzing, dispensing, compounding, monitoring, and recommending appropriate pharmaceutical care for patients of all ages. Work is accomplished in accordance with the policies and regulations of local, state and federal authorities as well as accepted standards of practice. Assists in the training and education of new pharmacists, technicians, students, and residents. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Graduate from a school of pharmacy accredited by American Council of Pharmaceutical Education with Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) required. PharmD is required if Pharmacist is assigned to work in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) or PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit). Minimum one year of post-graduate hospital experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Able to read, write legibly, speak in English with professional quality; use computer for data input, printer, and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment; perform technical patient care activities. Ability to maintain good public relations skills. Ability to interact positively with broad range of co-workers. Promotes teamwork. Able to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach and collaborate; accept direction. Maintains a positive professional attitude and demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills.

Willingness to supervise subordinates. Analytical skills, prioritization and time management skills. Think critically; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information; pay close attention to detail. Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Licensures and Certifications: Registered and licensed Pharmacist by the State of California required.

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of diversity.

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Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for analyzing, dispensing, compounding, and monitoring pharmaceutical care for patients of all ages. They also assist in the training and education of new pharmacists, technicians, students, and residents.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD from an accredited school and possess a valid California Pharmacist license. A minimum of one year of post-graduate hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient monitoringCritical thinkingProblem solvingClinical pharmacySupervision

Pharmacist Career Context

In California, the Pharmacy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$160k (126 salary observations; 316 listings), vs ~$137k nationally (1,289 salary observations; 5,647 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 45% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$198k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $179k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Pharmacy

Living in Loma Linda

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$594k
Typical market rent
$2,362/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
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 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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