Staff Pharmacist – Acute Care Hospital (Contract, Missouri Region)

Overview
A respected community-based acute care hospital is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to support its inpatient medication distribution and clinical pharmacy services. The pharmacist will ensure accurate order verification, safe medication dispensing, and adherence to hospital protocols. This short-term contract role is ideal for pharmacists with recent hospital experience looking to contribute to a collaborative care environment. Competitive weekly compensation is offered for this 12-week assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance with clinical guidelines
• Oversee medication dispensing and distribution workflows within the inpatient pharmacy
• Provide pharmacotherapy support to the care team, including dosing adjustments and medication counseling when appropriate
• Review medication regimens for interactions, contraindications, and therapeutic appropriateness
• Support medication reconciliation and transitions of care activities
• Maintain accurate documentation within pharmacy and electronic health record systems
• Assist with inventory management and controlled substance oversight
• Respond to medication-related inquiries from nurses, physicians, and allied health staff
• Uphold all hospital, state, and federal pharmacy regulations
• Participate in departmental quality and safety initiatives

Qualifications

• Active pharmacist license in the state of practice (or eligibility to obtain)
• Recent inpatient or acute care pharmacy experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy workflows and clinical therapeutics
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Reliable work history and professional references
• Completion of required competency or skills assessments (as applicable)

Work Environment & Schedule
Twelve-week contract in an acute care hospital serving the Missouri region. Full-time schedule; specific shift details provided during the interview process.

Why Work With Us

• Competitive weekly pay
• Supportive hospital environment with strong clinical collaboration
• Efficient onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Opportunity to enhance acute care pharmacy skills
• Stable contract length with consistent shift scheduling