Inpatient Pharmacist – Behavioral Health

Specialty Medical Staffing; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Weekly direct deposit

401(k) options

Recruiter support

Temporary/PRN pharmacy opportunities

Job summary

Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC in Portland, OR, is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacist for a contract assignment at a behavioral health hospital. The role follows a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule with on-call coverage, starting November 23, 2026 and ending January 8, 2027.

This is an inpatient hospital setting requiring precise medication verification and collaboration with clinical staff. Responsibilities include reviewing orders, dispensing, and managing Omnicell cabinets and controlled

Qualifications

• Inpatient hospital pharmacy experience required.
• HCS and Omnicell experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and medication verification skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited technician support.
• Availability for weekday shifts and required on-call coverage.
• Local candidates strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, enter, and verify inpatient medication orders.
• Ensure accurate medication dispensing, labeling, and documentation.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to optimize medication therapy.
• Manage Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets, inventory, and controlled substances.
• Perform medication preparation, cart exchanges, restocking, and deliveries as needed.
• Coordinate with remote telepharmacy services to ensure continuous pharmacy support.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Independence

On-call availability

Attention to detail

Tools

Omnicell

HCS

Job description

• Portland, OR

Location: Portland, OR

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM + On-Call

Assignment: November 23, 2026 – January 8, 2027

Setting: Inpatient Behavioral Health

Job Overview

Specialty Medical Staffing has an exciting opportunity for an Inpatient Pharmacist at an established behavioral health hospital in Portland, Oregon. This position is an excellent opportunity to work a consistent schedule at a highly-respected hospital this winter.

Schedule & Coverage

Dates: November 23 – January 8

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

On-call coverage required after shifts and on weekends

Approximately 1–2 on-call requests per week

Holidays (Nov. 26, Dec. 25, Jan. 1): On-call only

3–4 days of training prior to the assignment

Responsibilities

• Review, enter, and verify inpatient medication orders
• Ensure accurate medication dispensing, labeling, and documentation
• Collaborate with clinical staff to optimize medication therapy
• Manage Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets, inventory, and controlled substances
• Perform medication preparation, cart exchanges, restocking, and deliveries as needed
• Coordinate with remote telepharmacy services to ensure continuous pharmacy support

Qualifications

• Previous inpatient hospital pharmacy experience required
• HCS and Omnicell experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and medication verification skills
• Ability to work independently with limited technician support
• Availability for weekday shifts and required on-call coverage
• Local candidates strongly preferred

Additional Information

• Pharmacy System: HCS
• Dress Code: Business casual
• Facility-specific onboarding, background checks, drug screening, and health documentation required
• Competitive compensation
• Weekly direct deposit
• 401(k) options
• Dedicated recruiter support
• Temporary and PRN pharmacy opportunities

About Us

Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC is a nationwide medical staffing and recruitment firm that focuses on getting results quickly for our candidates. Our team is highly dedicated to finding you the right position that is best for your career. We focus on specialized roles and have several years of experience in successfully placing our candidates into the perfect position.

• -We will help you stand out by improving your resume, setting up interviews and providing preparation so you are positioned well to stand out among other candidates
• -We will help negotiate the best salary and benefits
• -We will use our vast network to provide ongoing opportunities and connections
• -We will be a career coach providing input, advice and feedback
• -We will look forward to working with you!

Visit us at www.smstaff.comor email your resume to [e-mail] we will be in contact with you shortly after.

Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC and all affiliated entities are proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA)

Best,

Taylor Stenberg

Recruitment Specialist

Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC

[e-mail] I www.specialtymedicalstaffing.com

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