Night Shift Inpatient Pharmacist

Night Shift Inpatient Pharmacist – Acute Care Hospital (7-On/7-Off, Alabama Region)

Overview
A large regional acute care hospital in the Alabama area is seeking an experienced Night Shift Inpatient Pharmacist for a 16-week contract assignment. This role supports high-volume overnight pharmacy operations and provides clinical dosing expertise across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. The position requires strong clinical decision-making skills, proficiency with sterile compounding, and the ability to work independently during night shifts. Competitive weekly compensation is offered, along with a stable 7-on/7-off schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify, prepare, and dispense medications accurately and safely
• Perform pharmacokinetic dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring
• Manage dosing for anticoagulants, cardiac medications, high-alert drugs, pediatrics, geriatrics, renal adjustments, and warfarin
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication and provide real-time clinical support
• Prepare sterile IV admixtures in accordance with regulatory standards
• Utilize automated dispensing systems (e.g., Pyxis or similar) for medication distribution
• Review medication profiles to ensure clinical appropriateness and safety
• Support medication management for high-acuity patient populations
• Maintain thorough documentation within the electronic health record
• Follow hospital, state, and federal regulations for medication handling and controlled substances
• Participate in orientation and competency modules as required

Qualifications

• Active pharmacist license in the state of practice (or eligibility to obtain)
• Minimum 2 years of recent inpatient hospital pharmacy experience
• IV certification required
• Strong clinical dosing experience, including high-acuity and specialized populations
• Ability to work consecutive night shifts (7-on/7-off schedule)
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• Flu vaccination required
• Experience with EMR systems and automated dispensing cabinets preferred
• PharmD preferred but not required
• Professional references and updated resume required

Work Environment & Schedule
Sixteen-week contract in a large acute care hospital serving the Alabama region. Night shift schedule: 20:00–06:30, 7 nights on / 7 nights off, with every other weekend included in rotation. No on-call requirements. Includes mandatory orientation modules.

Why Work With Us

• Competitive weekly compensation
• Consistent 7-on/7-off night schedule for work–life balance
• Opportunity to support diverse and high-acuity patient populations
• Streamlined credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Collaborative inpatient environment with strong clinical support