Clinical Pharmacist – LTACH / Inpatient Hospital – 13 Week Contract

Location: Pittsburgh, PA area
Compensation: $65-80/hr

Specialty Medical Staffing is currently seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for a 13-week contract opportunity with a specialty inpatient hospital in the Pittsburgh, PA area. This position offers a consistent weekday schedule and the opportunity to work closely with an interdisciplinary healthcare team supporting medically complex patients.

We are seeking a pharmacist with strong inpatient clinical experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide direct patient care through medication management, discharge counseling, and clinical pharmacy services.

Assignment Details

• Start: July 6, 2026
• Duration: 13 Weeks
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Hours: 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week

Requirements

• Active Pennsylvania Pharmacist License in good standing
• Recent inpatient hospital pharmacy experience required
• EPIC experience preferred
• Strong clinical knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship and pharmacokinetic dosing
• Experience with medication reconciliation and patient discharge counseling preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform medication order verification and support daily inpatient pharmacy operations
• Complete medication reconciliation and discharge medication reviews
• Provide discharge counseling to patients and caregivers regarding medication therapy
• Monitor antimicrobial therapy and provide recommendations based on culture and sensitivity results
• Manage and monitor anticoagulation and pharmacokinetic dosing regimens
• Review patient medication profiles for drug interactions, allergies, contraindications, and therapeutic appropriateness
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes
• Support formulary management, medication safety initiatives, and quality improvement programs
• Maintain compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations and hospital policies
• Participate in clinical pharmacy services, medication use evaluations, and interdisciplinary patient care activities

Benefits

Full medical benefits
Comprehensive 401k package
Weekly Direct Deposit payments
Professional support from our experienced team

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ABOUT US:
Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC is a nationwide medical staffing and recruitment firm that focuses on getting results quickly for our candidates. Our team is highly dedicated to finding you the right position that is best for your career. We focus on specialized roles and have several years of experience in successfully placing our candidates into the perfect position. 

-We will help you stand out by improving your resume, setting up interviews and providing preparation so you are positioned well to stand out among other candidates
-We will help negotiate the best salary and benefits
-We will use our vast network to provide ongoing opportunities and connections
-We will be a career coach providing input, advice and feedback
-We look forward to working with you!

Visit us at www.smstaff.com or email your resume to recruitment@smstaff.com and we will be in contact with you shortly after.

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