Pharmacist - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem Pharmacist to join Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. The role supports inpatient rehabilitation services and collaborates with nurses, physicians, and therapists to optimize medication therapy and safety.

The ideal candidate is a licensed pharmacist with hospital experience and shown leadership, communication, and confidentiality. This position emphasizes per diem coverage, reliable availability, and adherence to

Qualifications

• Current license as a Registered Pharmacist required.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of national pharmacist regulations and standards of practice.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Data entry, word processing, email, and record management skills.
• Understanding of treatment costs and financial support related to quality and efficiency.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Leadership in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Consults with nursing and medical staff on prescription orders, patient reactions, and errors or complaints.
• Conducts drug utilization reviews and prepares drug review criteria for medical staff approval.
• Monitors drug therapies as assigned by medical staff and suggests alternatives as appropriate.
• Consults with physician groups concerning financial risk management related to prescribing.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

Registered Pharmacist

Hospital experience

Supervisory experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Job description

Overview

Pharmacist - Per Diem - Lafayette, Indiana

We are seeking a Per Diem Pharmacist to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital providing compassionate care to patients in Greater Lafayette and surrounding communities. We specialize in intensive rehabilitation for people overcoming strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and complex orthopedic conditions. Our interdisciplinary rehab team – including therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation physicians – tailors comprehensive therapy programs for each patient, helping them relearn skills and gain strength through physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and innovative rehabilitation techniques. The hospital features modern amenities such as a large therapy gym, an indoor therapy pool, and transitional living spaces to practice daily activities, all designed to support a holistic recovery. Accredited and consistently praised for high patient satisfaction and outcomes, Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital fosters a positive, teamwork-driven culture where patients are empowered to achieve their rehabilitation goals in a warm and professional setting.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current license as a Registered Pharmacist required
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of and adherence to national pharmacist regulations and standards of practice.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Consults with nursing and medical staff on prescription orders, patient reactions, and errors or complaints. Conducts drug utilization reviews and prepares drug review criteria for medical staff approval. Monitors drug therapies as assigned by medical staff and suggests alternatives as appropriate. Consults with physician and physician groups concerning financial risk management related to prescribing. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.