Interim Pharmacist - Critical Access Hospital

Specialty Medical Staffing • Gallup, NM

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Specialty Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Interim Hospital Pharmacist for a critical access hospital in Gallup, New Mexico. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, on a rotating schedule that includes weekends. The shift is 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with on-call responsibilities. The assignment starts November 30, 2026, and lasts at least three months, with potential for extension.

The pharmacist will support inpatient pharmacy operations, including medication order review and verification, medication dispensing, clinical dosing and monitoring, IV medication preparation, sterile compounding, pharmacy technician oversight, purchasing, and compliance with hospital policies and applicable regulations. The role involves collaboration with healthcare providers and participation in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Requirements

• Active New Mexico pharmacist license.
• PharmD or bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year of inpatient hospital pharmacy experience.
• IV experience.
• Sterile products certification.
• BLS certification.
• Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work rotating weekends and participate in an on-call schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Cerner.
• Experience with Pyxis.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders through computerized physician order entry (CPOE).
• Process and dispense medications, including controlled substances.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians and verify their work.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.
• Manage vancomycin dosing and monitor medications requiring renal or hepatic dose adjustments.
• Support IV medication preparation and sterile compounding practices.
• Provide purchasing oversight using Cardinal Order Express.
• Maintain compliance with hospital pharmacy policies and applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure safe and effective medication therapy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level