Clinical Pharmacist - New Castle, Colorado

A clinical pharmacist position is available for a contract assignment in New Castle, CO, starting ASAP with a projected end date around August 15, 2026. This role involves working 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule with shifts starting at either 6:30 AM or 8:00 AM Monday through Friday, plus rotating weekends from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The assignment will support a facility transitioning from Meditech to Epic electronic medical records—candidates must have Epic experience, and Meditech training is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and dispense medication orders accurately following physician requests.
• Maintain medication inventory in patient care areas.
• Ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapies in accordance with policies and protocols.
• Interpret medication orders and maintain computerized patient medication profiles.
• Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals, including IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition.
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws, including managing controlled substances.
• Monitor drug therapy for contraindications, interactions, and appropriateness.
• Perform pharmacokinetic drug dosing and review culture & sensitivity data, recommending adjustments as needed.
• Detect and report adverse drug reactions.
• Support formulary management by minimizing non-formulary usage and promoting rational drug selection.
• Provide clinical consultation and therapeutic recommendations to medical staff.
• Deliver drug information to patients and families.
• Document all clinical activities and participate in quality improvement and medication review.
• Participate in education and training programs for healthcare teams.
• Serve as a member of the Code Response Team.

Qualifications:

• Active Colorado Pharmacist License in good standing.
• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association.
• Required flu vaccination (no exemptions) during flu season (October 1 – April 1).
• Must have prior experience with Epic electronic medical records.

This contract opportunity offers a dynamic clinical role with a reputable healthcare facility undergoing a major EMR conversion. If you meet the qualifications and are ready for a rewarding challenge, please submit your application to be considered for this position.

Compensation for this position ranges from $61.00 to $66.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.