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Overview

Pharmacist – PRN/Flex (0.1 FTE), Inpatient

Location

St. Luke’s Health System – Nampa Inpatient

Nampa, Idaho

Employment Type

PRN / Flex (0.1 FTE)

Work Schedule

Variable shifts and hours based on department needs. This position primarily provides coverage for planned and unplanned staff absences, including PTO and FMLA. Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Job Summary

The PRN/Flex Inpatient Pharmacist at St. Luke’s Health System – Nampa is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based pharmaceutical care to patients within the medical center. This role supports inpatient pharmacy operations by providing flexible coverage to ensure continuity of care during staff absences. The pharmacist collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical and Patient Care

+ Review, evaluate, and verify the appropriateness of prescribed medication therapy, including dosing, interactions, allergies, contraindications, and therapeutic duplications.

+ Provide medication-related information, education, and consultation to patients, nurses, physicians, and other members of the medical staff.

+ Perform cognitive clinical pharmacy services such as medication reconciliation, therapeutic monitoring, renal dosing adjustments, antimicrobial stewardship support, and clinical interventions.

+ Document clinical findings, recommendations, and actions in the electronic medical record in accordance with medical center standards and regulatory requirements.

+ Administer medications as appropriate, including emergency and patient-specific therapies.

+ Administer vaccinations in accordance with state law, organizational policy, and clinical guidelines.

Medication Preparation and Distribution

+ Interpret physician orders and prescriptions accurately.

+ Compound, prepare, and dispense medications in compliance with federal and state regulations, USP standards, and health system policies.

+ Ensure safe handling, storage, preparation, and distribution of medications, including controlled substances and high-risk medications.

Supervision and Leadership

+ Supervise, authorize, and verify the work of pharmacy technicians, interns, externs, residents, and support staff.

+ Provide guidance, feedback, and support to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to pharmacy standards.

+ Serve as a role model and mentor to technicians, students, residents, and new practitioners, promoting professional development and best practices.

Operational and Administrative Duties

+ Prepare and maintain accurate records related to medication therapy, prescriptions, patient charges, medical records, and inventory control.

+ Support compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and safety requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, state board of pharmacy).

+ Assist with training and onboarding of pharmacy staff, students, interns, and residents as needed.

+ Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts.

Education

+ Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college or university of pharmacy.

Experience

+ 0 years of experience required.

+ Inpatient pharmacy experience preferred but not required.

Licenses and Certifications

+ Valid Pharmacist License in the state of Idaho (or ability to obtain prior to start date).

+ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification through one of the following:

+ American Safety and Health Institute

+ American Heart Association

+ American Red Cross

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Strong knowledge of inpatient pharmacy practice, medication safety principles, and clinical pharmacotherapy.

+ Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.

+ Ability to adapt to variable schedules and changing workload demands.

+ Proficiency with electronic health records and pharmacy information systems.

Work Environment

This position works primarily in an inpatient hospital setting and may involve standing for extended periods, working in sterile and non-sterile pharmacy environments, and handling medications and pharmaceutical equipment.

What’s in it for you

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.

**Default: Location : City** _Nampa_

**Category** _Pharmacy_

**Work Unit** _Pharmacy Nampa Hospital Flr 1_

**Position Type** _Flex_

**Work Schedule** _VARIABLE_

**Requisition ID** _2025-108875_

**Default: Location : Location** _US-ID-Nampa_

**Work Location : Name** _9850 W St. Luke's Dr, Nampa, Nampa Medical Center_