Job Description

Interim Hospital Pharmacist — Full Time

Specialty Medical Staffing is actively seeking a licensed Pharmacist for a hospital coverage assignment in the Lancaster, OH area. Whether you are an experienced clinical pharmacist or a motivated early-career professional looking to grow your inpatient skills, we encourage you to apply. Our team will support you through the onboarding process and set you up for success from day one.

This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative inpatient environment and expand your clinical experience, all on a structured contract with competitive pay.

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Start Date: May 26, 2026

End Date: August 14, 2026

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, plus every 6th weekend

Setting: Hospital inpatient pharmacy

REQUIREMENTS

• Active Ohio Pharmacist License in good standing (required)
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent degree
• Inpatient hospital experience required
• Experience with Cerner or similar EHR is a plus — site can train
• Familiarity with Pyxis or similar automated dispensing systems is a plus
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• New graduates encouraged to apply

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Verify inpatient medication orders via CPOE
• Provide verification and oversight of sterile, non-sterile, and hazardous compounding
• Attend and support codes as needed
• Antibiotic stewardship and renal dosing support
• Pharmacotherapy consultations and clinical support for nursing and provider staff
• Medication dispensing and distribution
• Patient education as needed
• Technician staff available to assist with medication preparation, delivery, and overall pharmacy operations

CREDENTIALING & ONBOARDING

• Background check (including education verification) and BCI background check
• 10-panel drug screen (minimum)
• TB test — 2-step or Quantiferon/T-Spot
• MMR & Varicella — 2 vaccines or titer
• Tdap, Hepatitis B
• Color-blindness test
• Ohio license verification
• CPR certification
• HIPAA training
• Code of Conduct review and attestation
• Competencies and hospital-specific forms
• 1-day hospital orientation required prior to start

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If this opportunity sounds like something that interests you, apply now! We look forward to speaking to you soon.

ABOUT US:

Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC is a nationwide medical staffing and recruitment firm that focuses on getting results quickly for our candidates. Our team is highly dedicated to finding you the right position that is best for your career. We focus on specialized roles and have several years of experience in successfully placing our candidates into the perfect position.

-We will help you stand out by improving your resume, setting up interviews and providing preparation so you are positioned well to stand out among other candidates

-We will help negotiate the best salary and benefits

-We will use our vast network to provide ongoing opportunities and connections

-We will be a career coach providing input, advice and feedback

-We look forward to working with you!

Visit us at www.smstaff.com or email your resume to recruitment@smstaff.com and we will be in contact with you shortly after.

Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC and all affiliated entities are proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA)