Allied Health - Pharmacist

Coquille Valley Hospital; Coquille (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Coquille Valley Hospital seeks a licensed Pharmacist for a travel assignment in Oregon. You will dispense medications, counsel patients, and collaborate with clinicians to optimize therapy during a 13-week engagement.

The role emphasizes patient education, drug safety monitoring, and adherence support across hospital settings. Travel assignments require strong compliance with regulations and excellent teamwork.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree from an accredited pharmacy school.
• Active state pharmacy license.
• 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 per physician orders and laws.
• Counsel patients on medication usage, side effects, and interactions.
• Review prescriptions for accuracy and legality.
• Monitor patient safety and outcomes with labs and feedback.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to adjust drug therapies.
• Maintain inventory and comply with controlled substances regulations.
• Compound medications as required following formulas.
• Educate patients on lifestyle and adherence.
• Conduct health screenings where applicable.
• Stay updated on federal, state, and local pharmacy laws.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Knowledge of drug interactions

Patient education

Education

Pharm.D. degree

Job description

Details

Client Name: Coquille Valley Hospital

Job Type: Travel

Offering: Allied

Profession: Allied Health

Specialty: Pharmacist

Job ID: 37991951

Job Title: Allied Health - Pharmacist

Weekly Pay: $3403.0

Shift Details

Shift: 8 hour days

Scheduled Hours: 40

Job Order Details

Start Date: 09/28/2026

End Date: 12/28/2026

Duration: 13 Week(s)

Job Description

Job Title: Pharmacist

Job Description: 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: 940 E 5th St

City: Coquille

State: OR

Zip Code: 97423