Hospital Inpatient Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This role offers a unique opportunity to serve as the sole Pharmacist in Charge for a specialized acute care micro hospital environment with a 7-bed Emergency Department and an 8-bed inpatient unit. The position is a 13-week contract with a Monday through Friday daytime schedule, comprising 40 hours per week. This responsibility includes acting as both staff pharmacist and PIC, overseeing medication audits, restocking, and overall pharmacy management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Pharmacist in Charge, managing all aspects of pharmacy operations independently
- Perform staff pharmacist duties within an acute care hospital setting
- Conduct thorough audits to ensure compliance and safety, especially due to the site's history with controlled substance diversion
- Manage and restock medication inventory using Omnicell automation
- Utilize Epic for accurate order entry and medication dispensing processes
Desired Experience and Qualifications:
- Proven pharmacy management experience, preferably in a hospital setting
- Inpatient hospital pharmacy experience, with knowledge of acute care processes
- Valid Wisconsin pharmacy license to practice and manage pharmacy operations within the state
Work Environment:
- Acute care hospital (micro hospital) featuring a small, focused patient care area
- Fully automated pharmacy system with Omnicell and Epic order entry
- No sterile compounding responsibilities, allowing focus on clinical and operational pharmacy duties
- Independent role as the sole pharmacist on site, providing leadership and accountability
This contract role is ideal for experienced pharmacists seeking an integral leadership position in a hospital pharmacy setting with a concentrated patient care scope. The assignment provides a stable weekday schedule and valuable management experience.
Qualified candidates meeting the criteria are encouraged to apply promptly to take advantage of this specialized leadership opportunity.
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