Travel Pharmacist
Lynchburg, VA
LifePoint
5x8 hrs, Days

Pharmacist Travel Job – Lynchburg, Virginia

Position Overview

• Role: Pharmacist (Pharmacy specialty)
• Employment Type: Travel contract
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Location: Full hospital pharmacy department
• Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with on-call responsibilities after hours for emergencies
• Weekly Hours: 40 guaranteed
• Call Requirements: Yes, unless delegated to another pharmacist
• Patient Population: Rehabilitation, geriatric, adult

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pharmacist license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of pharmacist experience, including experience within the last year
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately verify and dispense medication orders; oversee and approve pharmacy technician work
• Participate in medication reconciliation and document clinical interventions per policy
• Provide clinical pharmacy services including anticoagulant monitoring, therapy optimization, and evidence-based drug utilization protocols
• Support purchasing and inventory management to ensure safe, cost-effective medication use; complete medication inventories as required
• Perform daily audits for medication use and environmental monitoring
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff on quality and performance improvement initiatives
• Educate medical staff and nurses with timely, accurate drug information
• Maintain positive relationships with medical staff, administration, and patients
• Comply with all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., JC, CIHQ, CMS, DEA, State Board of Pharmacy)
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Function independently with potential remote support

Work Environment & Additional Information

• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Cerner
• Supervisor: CEO with support from Pharmacy Operations leadership
• Dress Code: Business casual or black scrubs
• Reporting Time: 8:00 AM
• Parking: Side of building, non-visitor spots
• Personality Fit: Cooperative, team player
• Common Diagnoses/Treatments: Acute rehabilitation diagnoses

Notes

• No float requirements
• This position requires on-call availability and returning to the pharmacy for emergencies outside scheduled hours