Travel Pharmacist in Alturas, CA

Review all inpatient medication orders for appropriateness and correctness to ensure safe and effective medication use; identify and verify patients' home medications prior to use. Key Responsibilities Oversee the procurement, distribution, storage, and administration of drugs; ensure all pharmacy services remain in compliance with State and Federal regulations.

Job Title

Inpatient/Outpatient Pharmacist

Location

Alturas, CA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Rotating Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement, distribution, storage, and administration of drugs; ensure all pharmacy services remain in compliance with State and Federal regulations
• Review all inpatient medication orders for appropriateness and correctness to ensure safe and effective medication use; identify and verify patients' home medications prior to use
• Maintain and manage pharmacy inventory including Omnicell, specialty boxes, crash carts, and emergency kits across the facility
• Maintain records of procurement, dispensing, and destruction of pharmaceuticals including controlled substances in accordance with California pharmacy law
• Provide drug information to healthcare professionals within the facility via written materials, references, or telephone consultation
• Serve as on-call pharmacist after hours during assigned shift days and provide weekend coverage for emergency medication dispensing

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license valid in the state of California
• Inpatient pharmacy experience within the last 3 years (required)
• Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations governing pharmaceutical services
• Experience maintaining controlled substance records and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Ability to serve as Pharmacist in Charge and manage pharmacy operations independently

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Omnicell or similar automated dispensing systems
• Familiarity with drug formulary programs and cost-savings purchasing procedures
• Experience in a critical access or rural hospital setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to serve as a key clinical and operational leader in a community healthcare setting
• Gain broad inpatient and outpatient pharmacy experience in a dynamic, multifaceted role