Job Openings Inpatient Pharmacist

About the job Inpatient Pharmacist

Job Title: Inpatient Pharmacist

Location: Mattoon, IL

Schedule: Night Shift | 7 days on, 7 days off | 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Typically Monday-Monday)

Compensation: $99,112 - $153,628 (based on experience)

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for a 2-year commitment

Position Summary:

A hospital in central Illinois is seeking a Night Shift Inpatient Pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care, ensure safe and cost-effective drug use, and serve as a key resource for clinical staff. This full-time position follows a 7-on/7-off rotation, allowing for extended time off while maintaining full-time compensation and benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Interpret, prepare, verify, and dispense medications and IVs
  • Monitor therapies for allergies, drug interactions, and appropriateness
  • Provide medication counseling to patients and drug information to physicians and nurses
  • Perform admixtures (IVs, irrigations, TPN, chemotherapy) and pharmacokinetics services
  • Conduct quality assurance, clinical interventions, and antibiotic stewardship
  • Supervise technicians and participate in their training
  • Conduct Pyxis and nursing station inspections
  • Ensure proper control and documentation of controlled substances
  • Enforce drug formulary compliance
  • Participate in performance improvement and pharmacy-related initiatives

Requirements:

  • Must be a licensed Pharmacist in Illinois (or eligible for licensure)
  • Experience in a hospital/inpatient setting preferred
  • Strong clinical knowledge and ability to work independently at night
  • Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility (required)

Benefits & Perks:

  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (with 2-year commitment)
  • Competitive salary range based on experience
  • Structured 7-on/7-off schedule
  • Supportive pharmacy leadership and collaborative environment
  • Opportunity to make a measurable impact on patient care quality