Staff Pharmacist – McAlester, OK

Next Move Healthcare; McAlester (OK); Presencial; USD 130 000 - 141 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Sign-On Bonus up to $25,000

Relocation Assistance up to $10,000

13-hour shifts (day/night)

Every 4th weekend

Holiday coverage rotation

Resumo da oferta

Next Move Healthcare seeks an experienced Staff Pharmacist for a hospital-based pharmacy in McAlester, OK. You will review orders, verify dispensing, monitor therapies, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure safe and effective care.

This role requires a PharmD (or equivalent) and Oklahoma licensure, with at least 1 year of experience. Shifts are 13 hours, with day or night options and a weekend/holiday rotation. Competitive pay reflects experience and responsibilities.

Qualificações

• PharmD or equivalent and Oklahoma licensure to practice in the state.
• At least 1 year of professional pharmacy experience.
• Experience using electronic medical records/medication management systems.
• Hospital/inpatient pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Review and verify physician orders for accuracy, dosing, and safety.
• Dispense medications following hospital procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate orders for drug interactions, contraindications, and dosing concerns.
• Monitor patient therapies and collaborate to resolve medication-related issues.
• Maintain Meditech Expanse records and documentation with accuracy.

Conhecimentos

Pharmacology knowledge

Medication safety

Clinical judgment

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Patient education

Regulatory compliance

Formação académica

PharmD or equivalent

Ferramentas

Meditech Expanse EMR

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Title: Staff Pharmacist
Location: McAlester, OK
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Department: Pharmacy / Hospital Pharmacy Services
Schedule: 13-Hour Shifts | Day or Night Shifts

Available Shifts

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM–8:00 PM
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM–8:00 AM

Pay Range: $130,000–$141,000 annually, based on experience
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $25,000 | Grossed Up to Cover Applicable Taxes
Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000, based on relocation distance
Weekend Requirements: Every 4th Weekend
Holiday Requirements: Rotating Holiday Coverage Among Pharmacists
Clinical Setting: Hospital-Based Pharmacy
EMR: Meditech Expanse

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Staff Pharmacist to join a hospital-based pharmacy team in McAlester, Oklahoma.

In this role, you will support safe and effective medication management by reviewing and verifying medication orders, overseeing medication dispensing, monitoring drug therapies, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. You will play an important role in maintaining medication safety, supporting appropriate pharmaceutical care, and ensuring compliance with established pharmacy protocols and regulatory standards.

This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Pharmacist with at least one year of experience who enjoys working in a hospital environment and is comfortable with extended 13-hour shifts. The position offers competitive annual compensation of $130,000–$141,000, a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000, relocation assistance of up to $10,000, and a manageable weekend rotation of every fourth weekend. Candidates should be comfortable working day or night shifts and participating in rotating holiday coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and verify physician medication orders to ensure appropriate drug selection, dosing, frequency, route of administration, and therapeutic effectiveness.
• Dispense medications accurately and safely in accordance with established hospital pharmacy procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate medication orders for potential drug interactions, contraindications, allergies, duplicate therapies, and dosing concerns.
• Monitor patient medication therapies and collaborate with healthcare providers to identify potential medication-related issues.
• Provide clinical pharmacy support to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication selection, administration, monitoring, and safety.
• Assist with medication dosing recommendations and adjustments based on patient-specific factors, clinical information, and established treatment protocols.
• Oversee medication preparation, dispensing, storage, and distribution processes to maintain accuracy and patient safety.
• Maintain accurate and timely medication records, order verification, and pharmacy documentation using Meditech Expanse.
• Respond to medication-related questions from physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Support medication reconciliation activities and help ensure accurate medication information throughout transitions of care.
• Identify, document, and appropriately communicate medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and potential safety concerns.
• Participate in hospital medication safety initiatives, pharmacy quality improvement activities, and clinical practice reviews.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, inventory management, and documentation of medications, including controlled substances.
• Follow established pharmacy policies, infection prevention practices, medication safety protocols, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy personnel to maintain efficient daily operations.
• Assist with pharmacy workflow management, medication availability, and timely delivery of pharmaceutical services.
• Provide medication education and counseling to patients or caregivers when appropriate.
• Support pharmacy services across assigned hospital departments based on patient care needs.
• Participate in every-fourth-weekend coverage and rotating holiday assignments.
• Maintain professional competency through continuing education and adherence to current pharmacy practice standards.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD) or the specified doctoral-level pharmacy qualification.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of professional pharmacy experience.
• Licensure: Must hold appropriate pharmacist licensure to practice in Oklahoma.
• Clinical Knowledge: Strong understanding of pharmacology, medication therapy management, drug interactions, contraindications, and medication safety.
• Medication Management: Ability to review and verify medication orders, identify potential medication-related concerns, and ensure accurate medication dispensing.
• Technical Skills: Ability to utilize electronic medical records and computerized medication management systems.
• Patient Safety: Strong knowledge of safe medication practices, medication error prevention, and pharmacy regulatory requirements.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication-related matters.
• Critical Thinking: Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and ability to evaluate medication orders and patient-specific treatment considerations.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with pharmacy personnel and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Scheduling Flexibility: Ability to work 13-hour day or night shifts, depending on assigned schedule.
• Weekend Availability: Ability to work every fourth weekend.
• Holiday Availability: Willingness to participate in rotating holiday coverage.
• Vaccination Requirements: Must meet facility requirements for influenza and MMR vaccinations.
• Additional Requirements: Strong organizational skills, time management, professionalism, and ability to maintain accuracy in a hospital pharmacy environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Staff Pharmacist in a hospital or inpatient pharmacy setting.
• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse EMR.
• Experience reviewing and verifying medication orders in an acute care hospital.
• Background in clinical pharmacy services, medication reconciliation, and medication safety initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary clinical teams.
• Familiarity with hospital pharmacy operations, medication distribution systems, and controlled substance management.
• Experience supporting pharmacy services during extended shifts, weekends, or holiday coverage.
• Strong ability to prioritize competing medication requests while maintaining dispensing accuracy and patient safety.
• Experience participating in hospital pharmacy quality improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Benefits & Incentives

• Annual Salary: $130,000–$141,000, based on experience.
• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $25,000, with the bonus grossed up to account for applicable taxes.
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000, with the approved amount determined by relocation distance.
• Scheduling: 13-hour shifts with day and night options.
• Weekend Rotation: Every fourth weekend.
• Holiday Coverage: Shared rotation among pharmacists.