Staff Pharmacist - Columbia, Missouri

Provide professional pharmacist coverage in a state high-security psychiatric hospital pharmacy setting, supporting medication dispensing with a focus on accuracy and safety. This temporary role offers a weekday schedule, working within a pharmacy separate from the secure perimeter, minimizing direct patient contact.

Location: Fulton, MO
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Pharmacy closed on Missouri state holidays
• No weekend or on-call duties

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform pharmacist checks on medication bags prepared by pharmacy technicians using the Parata ATP2 Packager, including reviewing flagged bags via InspectRx, repackaging, and correcting bag contents
• Verify medications through barcode scanning after technician filling
• Provide order verification support as needed; behavioral health experience is not required
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff including Director of Pharmacy, clinical management, pharmacist residents, and informatics pharmacists for troubleshooting and support
• Complete approximately three days of training on Oracle/Cerner order entry system and automation equipment prior to starting

Qualifications / Desired Experience:

• Active Missouri pharmacist license required
• No prior experience necessary with Oracle/Cerner or Parata ATP2 Packager; comprehensive training will be provided
• Ability to work effectively in a pharmacy team environment
• Local candidates preferred due to onsite training and scheduling needs

Dress Code: Business casual or scrubs of any color

This contract assignment begins in early September and continues until a permanent pharmacist is hired. Candidates should be able to commit to the specified coverage hours and work exclusively within the pharmacy facility.

Apply today to contribute your pharmacist expertise in a well-supported environment serving a unique patient population.