Allied Health - Pharmacist

Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center; Bandon (OR); On-site; USD 126,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center in Bandon, OR seeks a travel pharmacist to join the Allied Health team. You will dispense medications, counsel patients, review prescriptions, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective therapy.

The role requires a Pharm.D., a valid state license, and strong attention to detail and communication. Start date 2026-11-02 for 13 weeks, with 40 scheduled hours per week and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree from an accredited school.
• Active state license to practice pharmacy.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of drug interactions, contraindications, and pharmacokinetics.
• Ability to provide patient education and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately and safely according to physician orders and regulations.
• Provide patient counseling on medication use, side effects, and interactions.
• Review prescriptions for accuracy and legality.
• Monitor and ensure patient safety through follow-up and labs as needed.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize drug therapies.
• Manage pharmacy inventory and regulatory compliance for medications.
• Prepare and compound medications as required.
• Educate patients with lifestyle and health management information.
• Conduct health screenings (e.g., cholesterol, BP, diabetes) when applicable.
• Stay updated with federal, state, and local pharmacy laws and regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Drug interactions knowledge

Patient education counseling

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Active state pharmacy license

NAPLEX/MPJE exam requirements

Job description

Details

Client Name: Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center

Job Type: Travel

Offering: Allied

Profession: Allied Health

Specialty: Pharmacist

Job ID: 38486745

Job Title: Allied Health - Pharmacist

Weekly Pay: $3268.0

Shift Details

Shift: Other - Miscl 8 hour Shifts

Scheduled Hours: 40

Job Order Details

Start Date: 11/02/2026

End Date: 02/01/2027

Duration: 13 Week(s)

Job Description

Job Title: Pharmacist

Pharmacists play a vital role in healthcare by ensuring that patients receive the appropriate medications, counseling on their use, and supporting overall healthcare management. As experts in medication management, pharmacists collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispensing Medications: Accurately and safely dispense prescribed medications to patients in accordance with physician orders and pharmacy regulations.
• Medication Counseling: Provide patients with information on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and drug interactions to ensure safe and effective use.
• Prescription Review: Review and verify prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and legality.
• Patient Safety Monitoring: Monitor and track the effectiveness and safety of medications through patient feedback, laboratory data, and follow-up care.
• Drug Therapy Management: Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and adjust patient-specific drug therapies based on medical conditions and treatment goals.
• Inventory Management: Ensure that the pharmacy maintains proper inventory levels of medications, and is compliant with regulations for controlled substances.
• Compounding: Prepare and compound medications as required, following specific formulas and techniques.
• Patient Education: Provide educational materials and counseling to patients regarding lifestyle changes, health management, and medication adherence.
• Health Screenings: Conduct health screenings (e.g., for cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes) when applicable.
• Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice.

Skills and Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited pharmacy school.
• Active state pharmacy license (or certification, depending on the state).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of drug interactions, contraindications, and pharmacokinetics.
• Ability to provide patient education and counseling.

Licensure and Certification

Pharmacists are required to be licensed in all states in the U.S. The licensing requirements include:

• Education: A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited school.
• Examinations: Pharmacists must pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and, in many cases, a state-specific law exam (e.g., Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination, MPJE).
• Internship/Experience: Most states require a certain number of internship hours as part of the education requirement.
• Continuing Education: Pharmacists are typically required to complete continuing education (CE) credits to maintain their licenses.
• State-Specific Certification or Licensure Requirements:
  • California: Requires the passing of the California Practice Standards and Jurisprudence Examination for Pharmacists (CPJE).
  • Florida: Pharmacists must pass the Florida Pharmacy Law Exam in addition to the NAPLEX.
  • Texas: Requires completion of the Texas Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam, along with the NAPLEX.
  • New York: Requires both the NAPLEX and the New York State Pharmacy Law Examination.
  • Each state has its specific requirements for licensure, including continuing education, internship hours, and jurisdiction-specific exams.

Work Environment

Pharmacists may work in a variety of settings, including:

• Retail pharmacies (e.g., chain drugstores, independent pharmacies)
• Hospitals and healthcare systems
• Long-term care facilities
• Pharmaceutical industry (e.g., research, regulatory affairs)
• Ambulatory care clinics or community health centers

Client Details

Address: 900 11th St Se

City: Bandon

State: OR

Zip Code: 97411