Local Contract Pharmacist

Company: MedCadre
Location: Elmhurst
Posted on: March 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description MedCadre is seeking a local contract Pharmacist for a local contract job in Elmhurst, New York. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Pharmacist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, evenings - Employment Type: Local Contract Title: Pharmacist Location: Elmhurst, NY Job Type: Contract Duration: 13 weeks possible extension Start Date: 03/23/2026 Schedule: Evening Shift | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM - (Guaranteed Hours: 37.5 hours/week) Shift Details: - Full-time, 5 days/week - Every weekend is worked (Saturday & Sunday are part of the regular schedule) - Two consecutive weekdays off each week — Tuesday/Wednesday or Wednesday/Thursday - Acute inpatient hospital setting, including ED and Psychiatry coverage Weekends/Holidays: Weekends required | Holidays per hospital need Training/Orientation: Approximately 2 weeks of onsite orientation/training - Training schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Includes hospital onboarding and EPIC EMR training Company Overview: At MedCadre, we connect exceptional healthcare professionals with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics, fairness, and integrity. As a Joint Commission–accredited leader in healthcare staffing, we ensure trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities. Job Summary: We are seeking a licensed Inpatient Hospital Pharmacist to support an acute care hospital pharmacy. This contract role focuses on inpatient medication verification, IV/sterile compounding, and clinical pharmacy support for units including Emergency Department and Psychiatry. Key Responsibilities - Review, verify, and dispense medications for inpatient hospital units - Prepare and verify IV medications and sterile compounded products - Support medication needs for acute care areas, including ED and Psychiatric units - Ensure compliance with hospital policies, medication safety standards, and regulatory requirements - Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and pharmacy technicians to support patient care - Document medication activity using EPIC or similar EMR systems - Assist with medication reconciliation and order verification - Maintain IV room and cleanroom standards per sterile processing guidelines Qualifications & Requirements - Active New York State Pharmacist license (required) - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Pharmacy - Minimum 1 year of experience as a Pharmacist - Prior hospital or inpatient pharmacy experience preferred - Experience with IV room operations and sterile compounding - Familiarity with EPIC or similar EMR systems preferred - Ability to work evening shifts (3:30 PM – 12:00 AM) and weekend rotations - Ability to complete a 2-week onsite training/orientation (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) About MedCadre At MedCadre, headquartered in Irvine, California and serving healthcare organizations nationwide, we connect exceptional clinicians with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics, fairness, and integrity. As a Joint Commission–accredited and ISO 9001–certified leader in medical staffing, we strictly adhere to healthcare regulations, ensuring trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities. Guided by our core values; Results, Approachability, Care, and Emergency (RACE), we foster an environment where you can grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and deliver outstanding patient care. When you join MedCadre, you become part of a broad network dedicated to advancing healthcare, improving lives, and shaping the future of patient outcomes together. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace diversity at every level of our organization Learn more about us https://www.medcadre.com/ Benefits - 401k retirement plan - Health Care FSA - Vision benefits - Dental benefits - Retention bonus - Medical benefits - Referral bonus - Sick pay - Weekly pay

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