Travel Pharmacist
Richmond, VA
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Pharmacist

Job Overview

• Responsible for comprehensive pharmaceutical services within the hospital setting.
• Emphasis on patient and employee safety, adhering to strict safety protocols.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains drug inventory, including emergency drugs and antidotes.
• Prepares, dispenses, and documents all medications accurately.
• Conducts regular inspections of pharmacy and patient care areas.
• Manages controlled substances with strict accountability.
• Participates in policy review, staff training, and quality assurance programs.
• Provides patient education on medications, including discharge counseling.
• Monitors patient drug therapy for safety and effectiveness.
• Supports antimicrobial stewardship and pharmacokinetic dosing management.
• Promotes continuous quality improvement and supports accreditation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate drug supply and manage procurement processes.
• Prepare and label sterile and parenteral medications.
• Fill and dispense medication orders, including stat orders.
• Document all dispensed drugs and maintain pharmacy records.
• Conduct monthly inspections of pharmacy and drug storage areas.
• Control and document controlled substances.
• Replace drugs used from emergency carts and floor stock.
• Participate in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee activities.
• Monitor patient drug therapy for interactions, allergies, and appropriateness.
• Provide clinical consultation to healthcare practitioners.
• Educate patients and families on medication use, especially at discharge.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and medical staff information.
• Use EPIC system for medication reconciliation and billing functions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Current State Pharmacist licensure.
• BLS certification if required by the state.
• Minimum of 2 years recent hospital pharmacy experience.
• EPIC experience required.
• Strong communication skills for gathering medication histories and discharge counseling.
• Clinical knowledge in:

  • Antimicrobial Stewardship (culture interpretation, UTI, pneumonia, SSTI recommendations).
  • Pharmacokinetic dosing management and monitoring.
  • Anticoagulation dosing management and monitoring.

Work Schedule

• Typical hours: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
• Every Other Weekend (EOW) and Every Other Holiday (EOH) required.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks (approximately 3 months).