Provide expert clinical pharmacy services within a 200+ bed community hospital setting. This contract opportunity offers a dynamic role supporting patient care through comprehensive medication management and collaboration with healthcare teams. The position begins ASAP for a 13-week assignment in Alexandria, LA, with a schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week and rotating hours, including early mornings, evenings, and some weekends.
Responsibilities:
- Verify medication orders accurately and efficiently to ensure patient safety
- Supervise pharmacy technicians, maintaining high standards in medication preparation and distribution
- Collaborate closely with physicians and nurses to optimize pharmacotherapy plans
- Utilize pharmacokinetic principles to tailor individualized patient medication regimens
- Operate IT systems including EPIC and Pyxis to document and manage medication processes
Qualifications and Desired Experience:
- Licensed Pharmacist with experience in a hospital or clinical pharmacy setting
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records and Pyxis automated dispensing systems
- Strong clinical knowledge and ability to perform medication order verification
- Effective communication and leadership skills for supervising support staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
- Flexibility to work a variety of schedules including early mornings, late evenings, and every other weekend
Schedule:
- Four 10-hour shifts per week
- Rotating schedule: 6 AM–4:30 PM, 7 AM–5:30 PM, or 12:30 PM–11 PM
- Every other weekend required
This contract role is ideal for pharmacists seeking to leverage clinical expertise in a community hospital environment with opportunities for professional growth. If you are ready to contribute to patient care and work within a supportive healthcare team, apply today to engage in this rewarding clinical pharmacist position.
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