Inpatient Staff Pharmacist in Suffolk, VA

An immediate opening is available for an experienced inpatient pharmacist to support critical hospital pharmacy operations. This contract position requires expertise in inpatient pharmacy services, with a focus on delivering safe, effective medication management in a fast-paced hospital environment. The assignment begins Tuesday, May 26, and runs for 13 weeks on a rotating shift schedule.

Location: Suffolk, VA
Type: Contract (13-week duration)
Schedule: Rotating shifts covering days, evenings, and overnight

• Day shifts: 06:30–15:00, 07:30–16:00, 09:00–17:30, 10:00–18:30
• Evening shifts: 13:00–21:30, 14:30–23:00
• Overnight shifts: 19:30–07:30, 20:30–07:30

Responsibilities:

• Manage and verify medication orders for hospitalized patients, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Administer IV medications, including pain control analgesia and antibiotics
• Monitor drug interactions and adjust orders accordingly
• Participate in order entry and oversight of medication administration
• Support chemotherapy, anticoagulant management, pharmacokinetic, and renal dosing when applicable
• Utilize EPIC electronic medical record system for charting and order processing

Qualifications:

• Valid Virginia Pharmacist license required at time of application (no exceptions)
• Minimum of 1 year inpatient pharmacy experience; travel pharmacy experience highly preferred
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR system is mandatory
• Strong background in IV medication administration, pain management, antibiotics, and drug interaction assessment
• Preferred experience includes chemotherapy, anticoagulants, pharmacokinetic dosing, and renal dosing

Perks:

• Structured rotating shift schedule offers variety and flexibility
• Engage in meaningful hospital pharmacy practice in an inpatient setting
• Opportunity to gain valuable travel pharmacy experience in a dynamic healthcare environment

This contract position demands swift application and immediate availability. Submit your updated resume (noting any employment gaps of 30 days or more), completed skills checklist, two references, copy of Virginia license, and any return-to-office information with your application.

Take the next step in your pharmacy career by applying today for this specialized inpatient pharmacist role.