Travel Hospital Pharmacist in Katy, TX

A hospital-based pharmacist role is available for a 13-week travel assignment at a 40+ bed inpatient rehabilitation facility operating in partnership with multiple hospitals. The position offers day shifts with no on-call duties, including coverage every third weekend with 4 hours on both Saturday and Sunday. Candidates must be available to work either Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. A signed contract is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain adequate medication inventory, including ordering and storing drugs in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Prepare, label, and dispense medications accurately, including sterile and parenteral products, ensuring all safety and competency standards are met.
• Oversee controlled substances, ensuring strict controls, proper documentation, and timely restocking of emergency carts and floor stock.
• Monitor patient drug therapies for safety, efficacy, and potential adverse reactions; provide clinical consultation to healthcare professionals.
• Conduct regular inspections of pharmacy and patient care areas, ensuring cleanliness and compliance with safety protocols.
• Participate in quality assurance, medication use reviews, and Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee activities.
• Provide education and training for pharmacy staff and instructions for patient medication use post-discharge.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and medical staff information and manage pharmacy-related computer systems and billing functions.
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous quality improvement according to facility policies and accreditation standards.

Qualifications & Desired Experience:

• Licensed Pharmacist with hospital pharmacy experience, preferably in inpatient rehabilitation settings.
• Knowledge of drug procurement, inventory control, sterile product preparation, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong clinical knowledge to monitor drug therapy and provide effective consultations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to safety protocols and a proactive approach to workplace hazard identification.

Schedule:

• Day shifts
• Every third weekend: 4 hours Saturday, 4 hours Sunday
• Mandatory coverage on either Thanksgiving or Christmas Day

This travel pharmacist opportunity offers a dynamic clinical environment focused on patient safety and inter-hospital collaboration. Professionals committed to excellence in pharmacy practice and patient care are encouraged to apply for this rewarding assignment. Take the next step and submit your application today.