Staff Pharmacist Per Diem
About The Position
CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides hospital and pharmacy solutions. This position is an employee of CPS Solutions, LLC, which manages the day-to-day pharmacy operations at Fremont Hospital, a private, modern 148-bed behavioral healthcare facility serving adolescents ages 12–17 and adults. The facility provides treatment for psychiatric conditions, chemical dependency, and dual diagnosis, with inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. The Staff Pharmacist processes physician drug orders, advises healthcare professionals on medications and their appropriate use, follows departmental and hospital policies, and supports the pharmacy department’s operations and compliance. In the Director of Pharmacy’s absence, the pharmacist assumes the Director’s duties to manage daily departmental activities. The pharmacist may also support hospital committees and prepare departmental progress reports for hospital administration. Pharmacy hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The pharmacy is supported by Omnicell automation. The hourly pay range is $44–$79, based on full-time employment, with pay determined by factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- ACPE-accredited PharmD degree (highly preferred) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with recent pharmacist work experience.
- Active California pharmacist license in good standing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Some hospital pharmacy work experience.
- ACPE-accredited PharmD degree (highly preferred).
Responsibilities
- Process physician drug orders, including entering orders into the dispensing computer system, selecting appropriate products, labeling and repackaging, and delegating product preparation to pharmacy technicians.
- Consult with healthcare professionals and provide information and guidance about drugs and their appropriate use.
- Comply with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
- Assume the duties of the Director of Pharmacy in their absence and manage daily departmental activities.
- Participate in or support hospital committees, as agreed upon with committee members and the Director of Pharmacy, to help establish drug-related policies and criteria or monitor drug-related issues.
- Assist in preparing periodic reports on departmental progress for submission to hospital administration.
- Assist the department and hospital in maintaining compliance with accreditation standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
