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Inpatient Pharmacist – Critical Access Hospital (Contract, Oregon Region)
Overview
A community-based critical access hospital in the Oregon region is seeking an experienced Inpatient Pharmacist to support its clinical and operational pharmacy services. This role includes order verification, sterile and non-sterile medication preparation, and direct collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. The position is ideal for pharmacists with strong clinical judgment and recent acute care experience who enjoy practicing in a dynamic rural hospital environment. This is a 13-week contract with competitive weekly compensation and variable shifts based on department needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Verify, prepare, and dispense medications with accuracy and adherence to safety standards
- Perform clinical medication reviews, including drug interaction assessments and therapeutic evaluations
- Support patient care teams by providing evidence-based pharmacotherapy recommendations
- Prepare sterile IV admixtures in accordance with regulatory and hospital guidelines
- Monitor medication therapies and adjust based on labs, clinical status, and established protocols
- Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals
- Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations
- Document clinical interventions and operational activities in the electronic health record
- Assist with inventory, controlled substance management, and workflow optimization
- Contribute to departmental quality and patient safety initiatives
Qualifications
- Active pharmacist license in the state of practice (or eligibility to obtain)
- 1–2 years of recent inpatient or acute care hospital pharmacy experience
- Strong clinical decision-making skills and proficiency with electronic medical record systems
- Ability to work variable shifts based on departmental needs
- Professional references and up-to-date resume
- Experience with sterile product preparation preferred
Work Environment & Schedule
Thirteen-week contract in a critical access hospital serving the Oregon region. Variable shifts depending on operational needs; full scheduling details provided during the interview process.
Why Work With Us
- Competitive weekly pay
- Supportive and collaborative rural hospital environment
- Streamlined credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Opportunity to practice broad clinical skills in a multidisciplinary setting
- Stable contract assignment with consistent scheduling and professional support