Staff Pharmacist – McAlester, OK

Next Move Healthcare • McAlester, OK

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About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist supports safe and effective medication management in a hospital-based pharmacy in McAlester, Oklahoma. The role reviews and verifies medication orders, oversees medication dispensing, monitors drug therapies, and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support appropriate pharmaceutical care and compliance with pharmacy protocols and regulatory standards. The pharmacist also helps maintain medication safety, accurate documentation, and efficient pharmacy operations.

The position is full-time and permanent, with 13-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–8:00 PM) or night shifts (7:00 PM–8:00 AM). Weekend coverage is required every fourth weekend, with rotating holiday coverage among pharmacists. The position uses Meditech Expanse and offers an annual salary of $130,000–$141,000 based on experience, a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 grossed up to cover applicable taxes, and relocation assistance of up to $10,000 based on relocation distance.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD) or the specified doctoral-level pharmacy qualification.
• At least 1 year of professional pharmacy experience.
• Appropriate pharmacist licensure to practice in Oklahoma.
• Strong understanding of pharmacology, medication therapy management, drug interactions, contraindications, and medication safety.
• Ability to review and verify medication orders, identify medication-related concerns, and ensure accurate dispensing.
• Ability to use electronic medical records and computerized medication management systems.
• Knowledge of safe medication practices, medication error prevention, and pharmacy regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals about medication-related matters.
• Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and ability to evaluate medication orders and patient-specific treatment considerations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with pharmacy personnel and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to work 13-hour day or night shifts, as assigned.
• Availability to work every fourth weekend and willingness to participate in rotating holiday coverage.
• Must meet facility influenza and MMR vaccination requirements.
• Strong organizational skills, time management, professionalism, and ability to maintain accuracy in a hospital pharmacy environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience 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.
• Ability to prioritize competing medication requests while maintaining dispensing accuracy and patient safety.
• Experience participating in hospital pharmacy quality improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and verify physician medication orders for appropriate drug selection, dosing, frequency, route, and therapeutic effectiveness.
• Dispense medications accurately and safely according to hospital procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate medication orders for interactions, contraindications, allergies, duplicate therapies, and dosing concerns.
• Monitor patient medication therapies and collaborate with healthcare providers to identify medication-related issues.
• Provide clinical pharmacy support and guidance to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Assist with medication dosing recommendations and adjustments based on patient-specific factors, clinical information, and treatment protocols.
• Oversee medication preparation, dispensing, storage, and distribution to maintain accuracy and patient safety.
• Maintain medication records, order verification, and pharmacy documentation using Meditech Expanse.
• Respond to medication-related questions from the healthcare team.
• Support medication reconciliation and accurate medication information during transitions of care.
• Identify, document, and communicate medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and potential safety concerns.
• Participate in 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 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 workflow management, medication availability, and timely delivery of pharmacy 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.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $130,000–$141,000, based on experience.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $25,000, grossed up to account for applicable taxes.
• Relocation assistance of up to $10,000, with the approved amount determined by relocation distance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree