Allied Health - Pharmacist

The University of Kansas Hospital; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, KS seeks a Pharmacist for a travel Allied Health assignment. You will dispense medications, counsel patients, and support medication management as part of a collaborative healthcare team during a 13-week assignment.

Maintain licensure compliance, follow pharmacy laws, and ensure patient safety while coordinating with physicians, nurses, and other professionals.

Qualifications

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

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

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Pharmacology knowledge

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Job description

Details

Client Name: The University of Kansas Hospital

Job Type: Travel

Offering: Allied

Profession: Allied Health

Specialty: Pharmacist

Job ID: 38075324

Job Title: Allied Health - Pharmacist

Weekly Pay: $758.5

Shift Details

Shift: 8 hour days

Scheduled Hours: 40

Job Order Details

Start Date: 09/27/2026

End Date: 12/27/2026

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

• 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: 4000 Cambridge St

City: Kansas City

State: KS

Zip Code: 66160

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