Travel Pharmacist - $61 to $70 per hour in Grand Junction, CO

Pharmacist Location: Grand Junction, CO Agency: Acruex Health Pay: $61 to $70 per hour Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position Permanent (Full Time) Pay Rate: $126,880.00 to $145,912.00/Yearly. Summary: The Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing medications, reviewing prescriptions, ensuring safe medication use, and providing pharmaceutical care to patients. The pharmacist works closely with physicians and healthcare staff to ensure accurate medication therapy and compliance with healthcare regulations. Responsibilities: Review and verify provider medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and potential interactions. Prepare, compound, and dispense medications (oral, IV, topical, enteral) following established protocols and legal requirements. Monitor patient therapy for efficacy and safety, adjusting regimens in collaboration with providers as needed. Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients. Counsel patients on medication use, side effects, and adherence, including during discharge and in outpatient encounters. Supervise, mentor, and delegate tasks to pharmacy technicians and support staff. Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with all hospital policies, state/federal regulations, and accrediting standards. Maintain inventory, oversee storage conditions, and monitor drug shortages or recalls. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical programs. Serve as acting Pharmacy Director during absences, ensuring continuity of operations and oversight. Requirements Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy required; Doctor of pharmacy preferred with at least one (1) year of related experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires current, unrestricted licensure as a Pharmacist in the State of Colorado. Basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) required 1 - Year experience Required. Benefits Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, Life Insurance, Free Parking, Paid time off, Education assistance, 403(b) with employer matching, Wellness Program, Additional benefits based on employment status.