Inpatient Pharmacist
Chesapeake, VA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Rotating

Pharmacist Inpatient - Travel/Contract

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Setting: Inpatient pharmacy
• Shift:

  • Rotating 5x8 hour shifts, weekdays with some weekends (every 3rd weekend)
  • Overnight option: 7 nights on, 7 nights off
• Shift Times:

  • Day: 06:30–15:00, 07:30–16:00, 09:00–17:30, 10:00–18:30
  • Evening: 13:00–21:30, 14:30–23:00
  • Overnight: 19:30–07:30, 20:30–07:30
• Hours per week: 40 hours

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pharmacist license in Virginia
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Minimum 1 year of pharmacist experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Experience with pain controlled analgesia
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Dress Code

• Professional dress or hunter green scrubs (scrubs not provided)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during work hours
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Primary source verification of state license
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or Tspot) within 1 year; chest x-ray if history of positive TB
• Immunizations and titers within 10 years for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination)
  • Varicella (or declination if not working with infants/pediatrics)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within past 10 years (required for certain units)
• Flu vaccination required annually (or approved medical/religious exemption with mask requirement)
• Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year, updated annually (PAPR not allowed)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Proof of 2 professional references
• Completed employment application/resume
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness test with 100% passing score (retake allowed once)
• Photo for badge (passport style, shoulders up, plain background) required before start
• Fingerprints required with specific state process and clearance prior to start
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement and pass/fail testing as applicable

Certifications

• ACLS (AHA) as applicable
• BLS (AHA) not required for pharmacy but may be required for other disciplines
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC) not applicable for this role

Additional Notes

• COVID-19 vaccine preferred but not required; documentation collected if available
• Facility has zero tolerance for background check hits; any issues may result in cancellation
• Candidates must complete time-sensitive facility-specific documents within required deadlines

This position is ideal for a licensed pharmacist with inpatient experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in Virginia with a reputable inpatient facility.