A travel opportunity is available for a Staff Pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical expertise within a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) setting. This role requires maintaining medication supplies and ensuring proper drug preparation, dispensing, and documentation according to federal and state pharmacy regulations. You will play a critical part in the development and maintenance of hospital formularies, participate in quality assurance, and work closely with healthcare staff to optimize patient medication regimens.
Location: Lewisburg, PA (travel assignment)
Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Full-time, flexible based on site needs
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and manage pharmacy drug inventory, including ordering, emergency procurement, and removal of outdated medications
- Prepare, sterilize, label, and dispense medications accurately, ensuring strict compliance with protocols
- Manage controlled substances with thorough documentation and accountability
- Conduct regular inspections of patient care units and pharmacy areas, ensuring cleanliness and compliance
- Participate in the development and update of hospital drug formulary and educate professional staff on pharmaceutical policies
- Provide clinical consultation, participate in antimicrobial stewardship, and monitor patient drug therapies for safety and efficacy
- Facilitate medication reconciliation, discharge counseling, and clinical support using EPIC system
- Support training and development for pharmacy and healthcare teams
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold accreditation standards and quality improvement initiatives
Desired Experience and Qualifications:
- Prior hospital or LTAC pharmacy experience required
- BLS certification required
- Strong knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship including interpretation of culture results and appropriate recommendations
- Experience with pharmacokinetic, anticoagulation dosing management and monitoring
- Effective communication skills for patient counseling and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Proficiency with EPIC or similar pharmacy information systems
This contract position provides a dynamic environment to apply clinical pharmacy practice, contribute to patient care, and further develop your professional skills. Candidates interested in this travel assignment are encouraged to apply promptly to take advantage of this 13-week engagement.
Apply today to bring your expertise to a vital healthcare role and make a positive impact in patient medication management.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
- Competitive Salary
- Weekly Paycheck
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Extensive Medical Coverage
- Licensing Assistance
- Custom Housing
- Travel Assistance
- Professional Development Reimbursement