Staff Pharmacist - Glenwood Springs, Colorado

A healthcare facility in Glenwood Springs, CO is seeking an experienced pharmacist to support medication management during their EMR transition. This contract position offers a 20-week assignment with a start date of March 17. The role involves working rotating shifts Monday through Friday, starting at either 6:30 AM or 8:00 AM, plus rotating weekends from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, totaling 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and dispense medications based on physician orders, including IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition.
• Maintain accurate computerized medication profiles and comply with all legal regulations concerning medication handling.
• Monitor drug therapies for interactions, allergies, contraindications, and dosage appropriateness.
• Perform pharmacokinetic drug dosing and review culture and sensitivity data to ensure antibiotic appropriateness.
• Provide clinical consultation to medical staff and communicate drug information to patients and families.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, medication review processes, and serve as a member of the Code Response Team.
• Support educational efforts by training pharmacy, nursing, and medical personnel as needed.

Qualifications:

• Active Colorado Pharmacist License in good standing.
• Graduate from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
• Flu vaccination is mandatory (no exemptions) during flu season (Oct 1 – April 1).
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system is required.
• Previous exposure to Meditech EMR is a plus, as the facility is transitioning systems during this assignment.

This role demands a detail-oriented professional committed to safe, effective, and cost-conscious pharmaceutical care. The assignment is ideal for pharmacists with strong EPIC proficiency who are interested in supporting EMR conversion projects.

Qualified candidates interested in this contracting opportunity should apply promptly to be considered for immediate placement.

Compensation for this position ranges from $54.00 to $61.00. 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.