Pharmacist | Merrillville, Indiana

An immediate opening is available for a licensed Pharmacist to provide experienced inpatient pharmacy coverage at two prominent healthcare facilities in Merrillville and Gary, Indiana. This contract position requires flexibility to work all shifts on a rotating schedule, supporting a combined licensed bed count of 625 and an average daily census of 300 patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately enter and verify medication orders in the Epic system
• Review technician-prepared products before release to ensure safety and compliance
• Maintain security and accountability of pharmacy and controlled substances
• Collaborate with pharmacy technicians to prepare, dispense, and distribute medications
• Restock automated dispensing machines and prepare IV admixtures
• Support specialty care areas including Med/Surg, Cardiac, Neuro, ICU, and Oncology

Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid Indiana Pharmacist license is required
• Demonstrated inpatient hospital pharmacy experience
• Familiarity with Epic order entry system preferred; Omnicell automation experience is a plus but not required
• Ability to work scheduled shifts, including early mornings and late evenings (see schedules below)
• Successful completion of required credentials including HIPAA training, background check, drug screen, and immunizations prior to start

Schedule:

• Shift coverage will include days, evenings, and overnights on a rotating basis
• Sample shifts: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, 8:00 AM–2:30 PM, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, 1:30 PM–10:00 PM, 2:30 PM–11:00 PM, 3:00 PM–1:00 AM
• Approximately 40 hours per week for about three months with every other weekend rotation
• Two-week training orientation to familiarize with order verification and centralized pharmacist duties

Additional Information:

• Business casual dress code
• Travel expenses will be considered for non-local candidates

This contract role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to comprehensive inpatient pharmacy services across diverse clinical specialties. Candidates with flexibility, attention to detail, and strong inpatient pharmacy skills are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.