Per Diem Hospital Pharmacist - Loveland, CO

Job Description

Job Description

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1+ years Pharmacist experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Pharmacist with acute inpatient behavioral health experience seeking a per diem role in a specialized clinical setting. The position supports a newly established behavioral health environment focusing on psychiatry and substance use disorder (SUD) patients.

Located in Loveland, CO, this role includes initial training from April 22-27 and April 29-May 5, with 3 to 5 days of training required before starting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with additional on-call responsibilities during evenings and weekends for critical medication support. On-call duties involve troubleshooting Pyxis automation systems and managing urgent medication needs as patient admissions begin.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify medication orders and dispense medications to patient units and Pyxis stations
• Provide Pyxis ES system support and troubleshooting assistance (training provided)
• Deliver clinical decision support to medical staff within the behavioral health setting
• Manage critical medication shortages during on-call shifts

Qualifications:

• Current Colorado pharmacy license is mandatory
• Experience in acute inpatient behavioral health pharmacy practice
• Familiarity with order entry systems such as HCS preferred
• Willingness to train on and provide support for Pyxis ES automation

Environment and Team Details:

• Behavioral health specialty focusing on psychiatry and SUD
• Small staff size with the Director of Pharmacy as the only current on-site pharmacist
• New inpatient facility with licensed beds, expecting initial patient admissions soon

This role offers valuable clinical exposure in a specialty pharmacy setting with the flexibility of a per diem schedule plus on-call coverage. Candidates interested in contributing to behavioral health care with a proactive approach to automation and clinical support are encouraged to apply.

Apply now to take part in establishing high-quality pharmacy services within this growing behavioral health facility.

Compensation for this position ranges from $55.00 to $62.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.