Category Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacist Job Type Contract A clinical pharmacist opportunity is available for a 13-week contract in Smithfield, VA. This role involves supporting inpatient pharmacy operations with a strong focus on medication safety and effective pharmacotherapy.
Shift options include:
- Day shifts: 0630-1500, 0730-1600, 0900-1730, 1000-1830
- Evening shifts: 1300-2130, 1430-2300
- Overnight shifts: 1930-0730, 2030-
Key Responsibilities:
- Verify medication orders and ensure accurate order entry
- Manage IV medications, including pain-controlled analgesia and antibiotics
- Identify and resolve drug interactions
- Support chemotherapy medication protocols, anticoagulant therapies, pharmacokinetic dosing, and renal dosing (preferred)
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Document all patient care activities in the electronic medical record system
Qualifications and Experience:
- Must hold an active Virginia pharmacist license at the time of application (non-negotiable)
- Minimum 1 year of inpatient pharmacy experience required
- IV medication expertise, including pain management and antibiotic stewardship
- Familiarity with EMR systems; EPIC charting experience is required
- Travel pharmacy experience is a plus
- Preferred experience includes chemotherapy medication handling, anticoagulants, and specialized dosing This position offers the chance to work within a dynamic healthcare environment, contributing directly to patient care and safety.
The schedule flexibility provides options across various shifts to suit your availability. Candidates who meet the qualifications and hold a valid VA license are encouraged to apply promptly for this rewarding contract assignment. Your expertise will help deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care in a collaborative hospital setting. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled