Pharmacist - Rifle, Colorado

A healthcare facility in Rifle, CO is seeking a Pharmacist Manager to lead their inpatient pharmacy services on a 13-week contract. This role demands a seasoned professional to oversee safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy management, while guiding pharmacy staff and maintaining regulatory compliance. The assignment requires the traveler’s permanent residence to be at least 75 miles from the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enforce policies promoting safe and economical medication use.
• Maintain the medical staff-approved formulary and oversee medication storage and preparation.
• Ensure adequate and secure medication supplies, including controlled substances.
• Supervise pharmacy personnel, evaluate performance, and manage staffing schedules.
• Support the educational growth of pharmacy staff and ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory policies.
• Collaborate on strategic planning and quality improvement projects within the pharmacy.
• Maintain pharmacy licensure and participate in management meetings.
• Assume Staff Pharmacist duties as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

• PharmD degree from an ACPE-accredited school.
• Active Colorado Pharmacy license in good standing.
• Demonstrated leadership in pharmacy operations and clinical services.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy regulations, clinical judgment, and excellent communication skills.
• Certification in BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association.
• Mandatory flu vaccination (no exemptions), valid October 1 through April 1.
• Experience with Epic is required; Meditech knowledge is a plus due to ongoing EMR transition.

Schedule:

• Day shift, 40 hours per week.

This opportunity offers a leadership role during a critical EMR conversion period, ideal for pharmacists ready to guide staff and ensure medication safety at a hospital level. If you meet the qualifications and are prepared to contribute your expertise, apply today with your resume, proof of Epic experience, BLS/ACLS certifications, Colorado Pharmacy license, flu vaccine record, and skills sheet.

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.