Staff Pharmacist | New Castle, Colorado

This opportunity seeks a skilled Staff Pharmacist with strong EPIC experience for a contract assignment starting mid-March. The position involves a critical role during a hospital’s electronic medical record conversion from Meditech to EPIC, providing an exciting chance to apply and expand specialized pharmacy expertise.

Location:

• New Castle, Colorado

Schedule:

• Rotating day/evening shifts, 40 hours per week
• Monday–Friday starts at 6:30 AM or 8:00 AM
• Rotating weekends 7:00 AM–12:00 PM

Duration:

• Approximately 20 weeks, expected through mid-August with flexibility to accommodate start date

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and dispense medication orders in compliance with physician requests and hospital protocols
• Maintain medication stock in patient care areas
• Monitor drug therapies for safety, effectiveness, and cost efficiency
• Perform accurate transcriptions and manage patient medication profiles electronically
• Compound pharmaceuticals including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including controlled substances handling
• Conduct pharmacokinetic dosing and review culture and sensitivity data for antibiotic appropriateness
• Provide clinical consultation, drug information, and education to medical staff, patients, and families
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and medication safety reviews
• Engage as a member of the Code Response Team

Qualifications:

• Active Colorado Pharmacist (PHA) License in good standing
• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy with at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy
• BLS and ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions accepted, per hospital policy)
• Must possess EPIC system experience; Meditech training is an advantage

This is a traveler assignment with a rewarding long-term scope to contribute to a vital EMR transition project. If you have the qualifications and a commitment to clinical excellence, apply now to advance your pharmacy career in this dynamic healthcare setting.

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.