Per-Diem Hospital Pharmacist

Access Healthcare Staffing & Recruitment; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Access Healthcare Staffing & Recruitment seeks a Per-Diem Hospital Pharmacist to provide direct patient care in a hospital setting, focusing on safe and effective medication therapy management. Requires active Nevada Pharmacist License and hospital pharmacy experience; PRN shifts including weekends or holidays. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff to ensure high quality patient care. The role supports clinical services, reviews orders, and contributes to safety and education.

Qualifications

• Active Nevada Pharmacist License in good standing.
• Minimum of 1-year recent hospital pharmacy experience.
• Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations, medication management, and regulatory standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible PRN/per-diem schedules, including weekends or holidays if needed.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and prepare medication orders per physician request in accordance with hospital protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Assess medication orders for appropriateness, including age-specific and clinical considerations, prior to dispensing first doses.
• Accurately prepare and dispense medications using approved pharmaceutical techniques.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medication profiles.
• Ensure compliance with all medication distribution policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare staff regarding medication therapy and patient care.
• Exercise sound clinical judgment and function effectively during medical emergencies.
• Oversee and support pharmacy technicians in medication distribution functions.
• Provide drug information and medication education to hospital staff, patients, and students as appropriate.
• Adhere to infection control and medication safety protocols.
• Contribute to the overall quality, efficiency, and effective operation of the pharmacy department.
• Answer department telephone calls promptly and professionally, directing calls appropriately when needed.

Job description

Per-Diem Hospital Pharmacist

Location: Henderson, NV

Position Type: Per-Diem / PRN

Position Summary

The Pharmacist reports directly to the Director of Pharmacy and is responsible for providing direct patient care through distributional, clinical, educational, and informational pharmacy services. This role supports safe and effective medication therapy management while collaborating with physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals within the hospital setting.

Hospital pharmacy experience is required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and prepare medication orders per physician request in accordance with hospital protocols, policies, and procedures
• Assess medication orders for appropriateness, including age-specific and clinical considerations, prior to dispensing first doses
• Accurately prepare and dispense medications using approved pharmaceutical techniques
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medication profiles
• Ensure compliance with all medication distribution policies and procedures
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare staff regarding medication therapy and patient care
• Exercise sound clinical judgment and function effectively during medical emergencies
• Oversee and support pharmacy technicians in medication distribution functions
• Provide drug information and medication education to hospital staff, patients, and students as appropriate
• Adhere to infection control and medication safety protocols
• Contribute to the overall quality, efficiency, and effective operation of the pharmacy department
• Answer department telephone calls promptly and professionally, directing calls appropriately when needed

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active Nevada Pharmacist License in good standing
• Minimum of 1-year recent hospital pharmacy experience required
• Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations, medication management, and regulatory standards
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexible PRN/per-diem schedules, including weekends or holidays if needed