Inpatient Pharmacist Traveler

Vibra Travels•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Inpatient Pharmacist fills and dispenses medication orders and ensures proper handling, use, and storage of drugs in the Pharmacy. The role maintains departmental standards and translates policies and procedures into daily operations. It serves as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on medication therapy and drug-related information and literature. In coordination with medical and nursing staff, the pharmacist supports the delivery of quality, cost-effective drug therapies and participates in the hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Program, focusing on patient safety and public health. The position provides pharmaceutical care to patients across relevant age groups and may provide leadership in the Director’s absence as assigned. This is a travel role with assignments at partner facilities across various health systems. Local and non-local positions are available. The program offers a recruiter throughout the process and assignment transitions, an hourly rate plus a tax-free stipend if applicable, and assignment selection. Compensation details are reviewed before submission. Travel may require publicly available air and ground transportation.

Requirements

Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Pharmacist in the state of employment.
At least two years of recent inpatient hospital pharmacy experience.
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited program.
Experience verifying medication orders and preparing and dispensing medications in an inpatient setting.
Current, valid, and active driver’s license.
Ability to travel using publicly available air and ground transportation.
Current BLS certification from a Vibra Travels-approved vendor.
Ability to collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Strong knowledge of inpatient medication safety, dosing, and clinical protocols.
Familiarity with computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems and pharmacy information systems.
Ability to perform medication reconciliation and participate in clinical consults as required.
Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
Must be free from illegal drug use and the effects of alcohol in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

AHA BLS certification is preferred; it is required by some clients.

Responsibilities

Fill and dispense medication orders, including proper handling, usage, and storage of drugs.
Maintain departmental standards and translate policies and procedures into daily operations.
Provide medication therapy and drug-related information to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Coordinate with medical and nursing staff to deliver quality, cost-effective drug therapies.
Participate in the hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Program, with a focus on patient safety and public health.
Provide pharmaceutical care to patients of all relevant age groups.
Provide leadership in the Director’s absence as assigned.
Verify medication orders and prepare and dispense medications in an inpatient setting.
Perform medication reconciliation and participate in clinical consults as required.