Pharmacist | Carbondale, Colorado

A Pharmacist Manager opportunity is available to lead inpatient pharmacy operations at a hospital facility in Carbondale, CO. This 13-week contract role requires a dedicated professional to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapies aligned with established protocols and organizational goals. The assignment is ideal for candidates located at least 75 miles from the facility, providing a valuable leadership experience during the facility’s EMR conversion from Meditech to Epic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and enforce pharmacy policies and procedures to promote safe and cost-effective medication use.
• Maintain and supervise medication storage, preparation, and supply integrity, including strict control of controlled substances.
• Provide leadership and management for all pharmacy staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluation, and educational support.
• Oversee compliance with hospital policies and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with organizational departments to align pharmacy services with the hospital's mission and strategic plans.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and organizational committees.
• Maintain pharmacy licensure and professional competence, while attending management meetings.
• Support the EMR conversion process with strong Epic system experience.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• PharmD degree from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy (BS Pharmacy is acceptable but PharmD is required).
• Current, active Colorado Pharmacy license in good standing.
• Proven leadership in pharmacy operations and clinical pharmacy services.
• Strong regulatory knowledge, clinical judgment, communication, and teaching abilities.
• BLS and ACLS certification (American Heart Association).
• Flu vaccine certification (mandatory October 1 through April 1, no exemptions).
• Experience with Epic system (Meditech experience is a plus).

Schedule:

• Day shift, 40 hours per week.

This contract opportunity offers an excellent platform to apply and expand pharmacy management expertise within an inpatient hospital setting. Those interested in contributing to a high-functioning pharmacy department and adapting to an evolving EMR environment are encouraged to apply promptly, providing the requested documentation to showcase qualifications and readiness.

Compensation for this position ranges from $54.00 to $62.00. 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.