Pharmacist

Hospital Pharmacist (Contract) - Day/Evening Rotating Shifts
Location: Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Facility: Valley View Hospital
Job Type: Contract Assignment
Start Date: ASAP
Assignment Length: Approximately 20 Weeks
Schedule: 40 Hours Per Week | Rotating Day/Evening Shifts | Rotating Weekends
Position Overview
Valley View Hospital is seeking an experienced Hospital Pharmacist to join its pharmacy team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical pharmacy experience, proficiency with Epic, and an active Colorado Pharmacist License. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative healthcare environment focused on delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered pharmaceutical care.
Schedule Details

• Rotating day and evening shifts
• 40 hours per week guaranteed
• Rotating weekends (7:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
• Occasional overnight shifts may be required based on departmental needs
• Holiday coverage required

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret, verify, and process medication orders accurately
• Maintain computerized patient medication profiles
• Prepare and dispense medications, including IV admixtures, chemotherapy agents, and parenteral nutrition products
• Monitor medication therapies for safety, efficacy, contraindications, and drug interactions
• Perform pharmacokinetic dosing in accordance with hospital protocols
• Review culture and sensitivity data and provide antimicrobial stewardship recommendations
• Evaluate patient charts and clinical data to support optimal medication management
• Detect, document, and report adverse drug reactions
• Provide clinical consultations and medication recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff
• Educate patients and families regarding medication therapies
• Document clinical interventions and pharmacy activities accurately
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental audits
• Assist with staff education, orientation, and training programs
• Serve as a member of the Code Response Team
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations

Required Qualifications

• Active Colorado Pharmacist License in good standing (required at time of submission)
• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS Pharmacy degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of pharmacist experience
• Epic experience required
• Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
• Current ACLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Submission Requirements
Candidates must provide:

• Updated resume
• Epic experience verification
• Skills checklist
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• Active Colorado Pharmacist License

Additional Requirements

• Candidate's permanent residence must be at least 75 miles from the facility location
• Colorado CAPS requirement must be completed prior to onboarding
• Holiday coverage is required
• No bilingual requirement