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