Inpatient Pharmacist – Behavioral Health

Specialty Medical Staffing • Portland, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Specialty Medical Staffing is recruiting an Inpatient Pharmacist for an established inpatient behavioral health hospital in Portland, Oregon. This temporary assignment runs from November 23, 2026, through January 8, 2027, with 3–4 days of training before the assignment. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. On-call coverage is required after shifts and on weekends, with approximately 1–2 on-call requests per week. On November 26, December 25, and January 1, coverage is on-call only. Remote telepharmacy support is available during off-hours.

The pharmacist will review, enter, and verify inpatient medication orders; ensure accurate dispensing, labeling, and documentation; collaborate with clinical staff on medication therapy; and manage Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets, inventory, and controlled substances. Additional duties include medication preparation, cart exchanges, restocking, deliveries as needed, and coordinating with remote telepharmacy services. The pharmacy system is HCS, and the dress code is business casual. Facility-specific onboarding, background checks, drug screening, and health documentation are required.

The posting lists competitive compensation, weekly direct deposit, 401(k) options, and dedicated recruiter support. Specialty Medical Staffing also describes career support services, including resume improvement, interview preparation, salary and benefits negotiation, ongoing opportunities, and career coaching.

Requirements

• Active Oregon pharmacist license.
• Previous inpatient hospital pharmacy experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and medication verification skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited technician support.
• Availability for weekday shifts and required on-call coverage.
• Facility-specific onboarding, background checks, drug screening, and health documentation are required.

Nice To Haves

• HCS experience.
• Omnicell experience.
• Local candidates are 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.
• Provide on-call coverage after shifts and on weekends, including holiday on-call coverage.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Weekly direct deposit.
• 401(k) options.
• Dedicated recruiter support.
• Resume improvement, interview preparation, salary and benefits negotiation, career coaching, and ongoing opportunities through Specialty Medical Staffing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed