Travel Pharmacist in Reno, NV

Pharmacist
Location: Reno, NV
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Clinical Pharmacist – Outpatient

Location

Reno, NV | Outpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | 7 days on / 7 days off; Thursday–Wednesday, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM | Expected 36 hours/week | Partial shifts may be solo pharmacist coverage | Schedule may include weekends, holidays, and some call shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face, telephonic, or virtual pharmaceutical care services, promoting appropriate, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy recommendations
• Perform medication reconciliation, medication monitoring, disease state management counseling, and collaborative drug therapy management; document all patient encounters in EPIC
• Conduct clinical review including thorough drug utilization review (DUR) for medication orders and verify orders accordingly
• Assist patients and providers with medication profiles and formulary coverage to support the physician-prescribed plan of care
• Analyze drug utilization data to identify trends and recommend strategies for improving patient outcomes and managing drug spend across the continuum of care
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and provide committee support for formulary management as needed; may be required to compound, prepare, label, and dispense medications in certain departments

Required Qualifications

• Active or Temporary State of Nevada Pharmacist License — must be in hand at time of placement
• AHA BLS Certification required
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Strong oral and written communication skills for interaction with providers, patients, and ancillary departments
• Willingness to float to other areas of the organization up to competency level and to work major holidays; may be required to pick up one additional shift per schedule period

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum two years of experience as a practicing pharmacist preferred
• Knowledge and experience in a medication therapy management (MTM) program recommended
• Retail pharmacy background (e.g., community/chain pharmacy setting) will be considered
• Familiarity with government pharmacy programs such as Medicare and Medicaid

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice in a high-acuity, fast-paced regional medical center that serves as the area's only Level II Trauma Center, featuring a comprehensive stroke program, a large inpatient capacity, and a busy emergency department — offering broad clinical exposure and professional growth
• Work within a health system recognized for numerous regional firsts in advanced medical technology and specialty care, including neurosciences, cardiac services, and robotic surgery