Pharmacist - Merrillville, IN

Pharmacist opportunity available for a contract engagement in Merrillville, IN, supporting a large healthcare facility with 625 licensed beds and 300 average daily census combined. This role requires 1–2 pharmacists to provide robust inpatient coverage at each site.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Indiana pharmacist license and have some inpatient pharmacy experience. Epic order entry system experience is preferred, although training will be provided. Familiarity with Omnicell automation is a plus but not required.

Schedule & Coverage:

• Start ASAP
• Approximately 40 hours per week for about 3 months
• Every other weekend rotations
• Coverage shifts include a mix of days and evenings with attempts to group schedules for consistency: • 06:30–15:00 • 08:00–14:30 • 07:00–15:30 • 13:30–22:00 • 14:30–23:00 • 15:00–01:00
• Must be flexible to cover day, evening, and weekend rotations

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and verify orders accurately using the Epic system
• Check technician-prepared products prior to release
• Maintain security of pharmacy and controlled substances
• Accurately enter and verify patient medication orders
• Collaborate with pharmacy technician support who prepare, dispense, restock automated dispensing machines, and compound IV medications
• Participate in 2 weeks of orientation and training to learn order verification procedures and centralized pharmacist duties

Desired Qualifications:

• Active Indiana pharmacist license
• Experience in inpatient hospital pharmacy settings, preferably with exposure to med/surg, cardiac, neuro, ICU, and oncology specialties
• Familiarity with Epic order entry preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety

This contract role offers a dynamic inpatient pharmacy environment with varied shifts and specialty areas. Candidates eager to apply their clinical skills within a large hospital system and embrace a significant role in medication management are encouraged to apply.

Apply now to advance your pharmacy career with this hands-on opportunity.