Travel Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist | Vanderwagen, New Mexico

This travel role offers an opportunity to provide expert clinical pharmacy services in a critical access hospital setting located in Vanderwagen, NM. As the Interim Pharmacist, you will be essential in maintaining high-quality inpatient care until a permanent hire is in place. The assignment is expected to begin on August 1, 2026, and extend for approximately three months or longer, with 40 hours per week on a Monday through Friday day shift schedule (7 a.m. to 4 p.m. or similar). On-call duties may be required for after-hours support.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver clinical pharmaceutical care to inpatients, ensuring safe and effective medication use.
• Manage order entry utilizing the Cerner system with support from Pyxis automation.
• Participate in sterile compounding activities as part of the medication preparation process.
• Collaborate closely with a team comprising the Director of Pharmacy, two pharmacists, and two pharmacy technicians.
• Maintain compliance with hospital protocols and New Mexico state licensure requirements.
• Provide on-call pharmacy support as needed.

Qualifications/Desired Experience:

• Current New Mexico pharmacist licensure is mandatory.
• Experience in hospital inpatient pharmacy operations.
• Familiarity with Cerner order entry and Pyxis automation systems preferred.
• Competence in sterile compounding procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Comfortable with business casual dress code and professional conduct in a clinical environment.

Location and Travel: Based in Vanderwagen, NM, with convenient access to Farmington, Albuquerque, and Phoenix airports. Flexible travel arrangements may be required for the duration of the assignment.

This is a travel position ideal for pharmacists seeking to expand their clinical expertise in a close-knit hospital environment with diverse responsibilities. If you possess the required licensure and skills to meet this role's demands, consider applying to contribute meaningful patient care support during this interim period.