Pharmacist | Springfield, Missouri

A pharmacy role is available for a licensed pharmacist experienced with hospital central pharmacy operations, specializing in medication verification and workflow coordination. This contract position offers a dynamic evening shift, primarily focused on product verification and ensuring accuracy in medication dispensing within a hospital central pharmacy setting.

Location: Springfield, MO
Shift: Evenings, 2:30 pm - 12:30 am, working 7 days on/7 days off (Thursday through Wednesday, schedule may vary with weekly adjustments)
Assignment Length: 13 weeks, with a strong possibility of extension
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize EPIC system for dispense preparation to verify medications, kits, crash carts, prepack items, and other related products
• Coordinate daily workflow within the central pharmacy to ensure smooth operations
• Verify a variety of medication products including IVs, premade IVs, creams, insulin pens, and code carts for restocking accuracy
• Oversee and manage workflow of pharmacy technicians, providing guidance and task direction as needed (without formal supervisory duties)
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff during evenings to support overall central pharmacy functioning

Qualifications and Experience:

• Missouri Pharmacist License is required
• Minimum of 1 year of pharmacy experience; new graduates with relevant training and aptitude are encouraged to apply
• Familiarity with EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in medication verification processes
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize workflow effectively during a fast-paced evening shift

Training:

• Comprehensive training lasting 2-3 weeks will be provided, primarily focused on product verification to ensure proficiency with assigned responsibilities

Pharmacy Environment:

• The central pharmacy team includes multiple pharmacists and technicians, with the evening pharmacist serving a key role in overseeing operations and supporting the team to maintain high-quality service

This contract opportunity is ideal for pharmacists seeking to contribute critical expertise in hospital medication safety and pharmacy operations on an evening shift basis. Interested candidates meeting the licensing and experience criteria are encouraged to apply promptly to take advantage of this rewarding role.