Inpatient Hospital Pharmacist Jobs – Night Shift Travel Contract in West Plains, Missouri

Join an inpatient hospital pharmacy team as a travel pharmacist in West Plains, Missouri. This on-site night shift contract offers clinical independence, medication safety responsibilities, and the opportunity to support neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Bring your clinical expertise to a welcoming Ozarks community known for its scenic surroundings, friendly atmosphere, and access to outdoor recreation. In this inpatient pharmacy role, you will practice independently overnight while supporting safe, effective patient care across a diverse hospital population.

Inpatient Pharmacist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,940-$3,160
• Location: West Plains, Missouri
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient hospital pharmacy
• Job Type: 13-week travel pharmacist contract
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Schedule: Four 10-hour night shifts per week, generally 7:30 p.m.-5:30 a.m.; schedule options discussed during the interview
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend coverage; weekend shifts may be 6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Work Environment: On-site; pharmacist works independently overnight without pharmacy technician coverage
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Pharmacy Technology: Meditech experience preferred; Pyxis and PharmacyOneSource systems utilized

Hospital Pharmacist Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of inpatient pharmacy or acute care pharmacy experience
• Active Missouri pharmacist license; candidates with a pending license may be considered if the licensing process is underway or initiated upon offer
• PharmD or RPh credential
• BLS certification preferred
• Current knowledge of clinical dosing, anticoagulation therapy, warfarin dosing, renal dosing, pediatric and geriatric dosing, pharmacokinetic dosing, and therapeutic medication monitoring
• Experience with sterile technique, IV piggyback preparation, antibiotic compounding, and intravenous medication preparation
• Ability to use medication dispensing systems, including Pyxis and unit-dose medication storage systems
• Working knowledge of pharmacotherapy for cardiovascular, endocrine, infectious disease, pulmonary, and renal conditions
• Strong independent decision-making, communication, clinical judgment, and medication safety skills

Inpatient Pharmacist Responsibilities

• Verify medication orders accurately and efficiently for a diverse inpatient population
• Review and respond to clinical alerts in the PharmacyOneSource queue, including pharmacokinetic and renal dosing alerts
• Provide clinical dosing support for anticoagulation, high-alert medications, cardiac therapies, pediatric patients, geriatric patients, and patients with renal impairment
• Perform therapeutic medication monitoring and support safe, evidence-based pharmacotherapy
• Prepare intravenous medications, including antibiotics and IV piggyback solutions, using proper sterile technique
• Manage medication dispensing, unit-dose systems, medication storage, and Pyxis workflows
• Support medication management for cardiovascular, endocrine, infectious disease, pulmonary, and renal conditions
• Assist with drug shortage management and promote appropriate medication utilization
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to promote safe and effective patient outcomes
• Work as the primary overnight inpatient pharmacist while maintaining a high standard of accuracy, professionalism, and patient-centered care

Apply now for this inpatient hospital pharmacist travel contract in West Plains, Missouri, and bring your clinical pharmacy expertise to an independent night shift role.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.