Hospital Pharmacist – Inpatient

Pride Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,208 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Opportunity for extension based on performance

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Hospital Inpatient Pharmacist for a 13-week contract in New York. This role involves preparing and dispensing medications, offering clinical review, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will have chemotherapy preparation experience and strong communication skills. Additional benefits include competitive pay and opportunities across various inpatient specialties. Apply now to join a dynamic pharmacy team where your expertise matters.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced inpatient hospital environment.
• Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, and dispense medications accurately and efficiently.
• Perform chemotherapy preparation according to safety standards.
• Review medication orders for accuracy and interactions.
• Educate patients on medication use and side effects.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals across units.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical decision-making

Chemotherapy preparation

Inpatient pharmacy experience

Education

Graduated from ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy

Job description

Location: Manhattan, NY

Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week

Setting: Inpatient Only

Base pay range

$80.00/hr - $90.00/hr

Job Summary

We are seeking a Hospital Inpatient Pharmacist for a 13‑week contract to support clinical and operational pharmacy services within an acute care hospital. The pharmacist will be responsible for safe medication preparation, dispensing, clinical review, and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams across multiple inpatient service lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, and dispense medications accurately and efficiently.
• Perform chemotherapy preparation in accordance with hospital policies and safety standards.
• Review medication orders for accuracy, dosing, interactions, and contraindications.
• Provide pharmacological and therapeutic recommendations based on patient age, diagnosis, and pharmacokinetic principles.
• Resolve formulary and non‑formulary medication questions.
• Monitor medication therapy and document interventions as required.
• Educate patients on medication use, dosing, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
• Float across inpatient units as needed, including:
• Critical Care / ICU
• Pediatrics
• Oncology
• Transplant

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE‑accredited College of Pharmacy
• Chemotherapy preparation experience (required)
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced inpatient hospital environment
• Strong communication and clinical decision‑making skills

Experience

• 0–2 years of experience as a licensed Pharmacist preferred
• New graduates with strong inpatient or clinical rotations are encouraged to apply

Job Type

• Contract (13 weeks)
• Full‑time hours guaranteed (40/week)

Benefits (if applicable)

• Competitive weekly pay
• Opportunity to work across advanced inpatient specialties
• Potential for extension based on performance and hospital needs

Ready to join a dynamic hospital pharmacy team?

Apply now to be part of a fast‑paced inpatient environment where your expertise makes a difference every day!

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Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.