Inpatient Pharmacist
Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Pharmacist Inpatient

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide pharmacy services in an inpatient setting.
• Shift schedule: 5 days of 8-hour shifts, rotating weekdays and some weekends (every 3rd weekend).
• Overnight shifts (if assigned): 7 nights on, 7 nights off.
• Shift times vary by day, evening, and overnight hours.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pharmacist license in Virginia.
• Pharmacist with a minimum of 1 year of inpatient pharmacy experience within the last year.
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• Experience in an inpatient setting.
• IV experience.
• Pain controlled analgesia experience.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel experience preferred (not required).

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history.
• Government-issued photo ID.
• Various certifications and competencies as applicable.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year, updated annually (PAPR not allowed).
• Immunizations and titers required or documentation of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for certain units)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (titers within 10 years)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or declination)
  • Varicella (titer or declination)
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption (seasonal requirement)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• Proof of 2 professional references.
• Completion of skills checklist and employment application.
• Fingerprinting required within the first week of contract start (state-specific process).

Additional Notes

• Facility has a zero-tolerance policy for background check issues.
• Candidates must carry photo ID during hours of service.
• Some certifications such as ACLS, BLS, and others may be required depending on unit assignment.
• Mask wearing required if flu or COVID exemptions are granted.
• Documentation and compliance with all facility-specific policies and procedures are mandatory.

This position is ideal for pharmacists with inpatient experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in Virginia with a reputable healthcare facility.