Job Description
Travel Pharmacist (Night Shift) – Clinical / Hospital Setting
Location - Houston, TX
Job Type: Contract (Travel)
Shift: Night Shift – 7 on / 7 off (7:30 PM – 7:30 AM)
Schedule: 5x8 Hour Shifts / 40 Hours Guaranteed
Category: Clinical – Allied – Travel
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Travel Pharmacist to promote high-quality pharmaceutical care in a hospital setting. This role focuses on managing the medication use process, preventing and resolving drug-related problems, and ensuring safe and effective medication therapy for patients across all age groups (neonatal to adult).
Key Responsibilities
Review and verify medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness based on:
Diagnosis
Weight / Body Surface Area
Allergies
Drug interactions
Accurately enter medication orders into the system
Ensure correct medication dispensing with zero tolerance for errors
Deliver medications within established timelines and guidelines
Maintain compliance with medication safety standards and protocols
Prepare sterile products using proper aseptic technique
Enforce infection control standards among pharmacy staff and technicians
Participate in quality assurance and peer review processes
Maintain annual competency and achieve at least 90% on aseptic/infection control assessments
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy)
Licensure:
Active, valid, and unrestricted RPH (Registered Pharmacist) license – State of Texas
Experience:
Minimum 2+ years of hospital pharmacist experience preferred
Experience in medication preparation and sterile compounding preferred
Certifications / Training:
At least 20 hours of sterile compounding training accredited by:
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), or
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
Core Skills
Strong clinical judgment in medication therapy management
Attention to detail and accuracy in order verification and dispensing
Knowledge of sterile compounding and aseptic techniques
Ability to identify and prevent medication-related issues
Commitment to patient safety and quality care