Staff Pharmacist | New Castle, Colorado

A healthcare facility in New Castle, CO, is seeking a skilled Staff Pharmacist for a contract position starting ASAP through mid-August 2026. This role provides an excellent opportunity for pharmacists with strong Epic EMR experience, and Meditech training is a welcomed asset. The assignment supports a facility transition from Meditech to Epic, requiring adaptability and expertise in both systems.

Schedule:

• Rotating day and evening shifts totaling 40 hours per week
• Start times at 6:30 AM or 8:00 AM, Monday through Friday
• Rotating weekends working 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and dispense medication orders in accordance with physician requests and established protocols
• Maintain medication stock and ensure safe, cost-effective therapies
• Interpret medication orders and maintain computerized patient medication profiles accurately
• Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals including IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition as required
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulations including controlled substance handling
• Monitor drug therapy for contraindications and interactions; perform pharmacokinetic dosing
• Review culture and susceptibility data to promote antibiotic appropriateness
• Detect and report adverse drug reactions promptly
• Promote formulary adherence through therapeutic substitutions and cost-effective drug selections
• Provide clinical consultation to medical staff and drug information to patients and families
• Document clinical activities and participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to staff education and be an active member of the Code Response Team

Qualifications:

• Active Colorado Pharmacist License in good standing
• Graduation from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS Pharmacy degree
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Flu vaccine required between October 1 and April 1, with no exemptions accepted
• Must have Epic EMR experience; Meditech experience is a plus

This contract offers a challenging role with a diverse workload and the chance to support an important EMR transition. Candidates possessing the required licensure and skills are encouraged to apply immediately.

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.