Location: Bakersfield, CA

Start Date: 04-27-2026

End Date: 07-27-2026

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 8:00 PM - 6:30 AM (10-hour shifts), 8 on/6 off rotation; every other weekend; set schedule/rotation (no self-scheduling)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $85 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead antibiotic stewardship activities, including vancomycin and aminoglycoside dosing and monitoring
• Perform and oversee sterile and IV compounding according to protocols and safety standards
• Manage medication dispensing systems (Omnicell, CSM vault) and unit-dose operations (medidose, kit check, control check)
• Provide timely drug information and clinical consultations to medical staff to optimize patient care
• Ensure pharmacy operations meet regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Monitor and adjust medication therapy such as insulin and other high-risk drugs
• Support pharmacy staff during rare emergencies and help maintain safe staffing ratios
• Collaborate with the pharmacy manager and supervise pharmacy technicians to deliver seamless care

Qualifications

• California licensed hospital pharmacist (required)
• Minimum 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Experience with antibiotic stewardship (ASP), sterile compounding, and IV compounding
• Proven use of CPOE systems (Cerner or similar) and automated dispensing systems (Omnicell)
• Familiarity with medidose unit packaging, kit check, and control check workflows
• Residency training or BPS certifications (BCPS, BCIDP, BCCCP, BSCSP) or ASHP micro-certifications or SIDP preferred
• IV Compounding Certification preferred; any IT experience is a plus
• Comfort working nights and participating in scheduled weekend coverage

Education

• California pharmacist license (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Antibiotic stewardship principles and therapeutic drug monitoring
• Sterile compounding practices and aseptic technique
• IV compounding workflows and verification
• Use and troubleshooting of Cerner CPOE and Omnicell/ADM systems
• Hospital pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance
• Medication distribution systems including unit-dose and automated dispensing
• Strong clinical communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Supervisory experience working with pharmacy technicians

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your clinical expertise and growth
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help maintain your credentials
• Paid time off so you can recharge between rotations
• 401K retirement savings plan to help plan for tomorrow
• Professional development opportunities and certification support (IV compounding, BPS prep, etc.)
• Referral bonus program — bring great people, get rewarded
• Comprehensive orientation and onboarding specific to the department

Travel Perks: Explore Bakersfield, CA

This is a short-term assignment in Bakersfield — a great base for weekend adventures. Enjoy local favorites like Buck Owens' Crystal Palace for live music and country culture, explore the California Living Museum (CALM) and the Bakersfield Museum of Art, or get outdoors at the Kern River Parkway. For bigger trips, Sequoia National Park is a scenic drive away for hiking and giant trees, and Los Angeles is within a few hours if you crave city time. Plenty of local dining, farmers’ markets, and family-friendly attractions make downtime enjoyable.

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