Inpatient Pharmacist – Part-Time, Evenings

Location: St. Luke’s Health System – Boise, Idaho
Schedule: Part-Time | Evening Shift

Position Summary

St. Luke’s Health System is seeking a Part-Time Evening Inpatient Pharmacist to provide high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients and customers of the medical center. The pharmacist is responsible for ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy while supporting clinical teams through consultation, medication review, and direct patient care. This role supports inpatient operations during evening hours and collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Pharmaceutical Care

• Review and evaluate the appropriateness of prescribed medication therapy, including dosing, route, interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
• Perform cognitive clinical pharmacy services, documenting clinical findings, interventions, and recommendations in accordance with medical center standards.
• Provide medication information, education, and consultation to patients, nurses, physicians, and other medical staff.
• Administer medications and vaccinations as appropriate and within scope of practice.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations related to medication use.

Medication Preparation & Distribution

• Interpret prescriptions and medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Compound, prepare, and dispense medications in accordance with established policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records related to medication therapy, prescriptions, patient charges, inventory, and medical documentation.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and accountability of medications, including controlled substances.

Supervision & Leadership

• Supervise, direct, and authorize the work of pharmacy technicians, externs, interns, and support staff.
• Serve as a role model and mentor to technicians, students, residents, and new pharmacy practitioners.
• May assist in the training and development of pharmacy staff, learners, and department personnel.
• Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, and teamwork within the pharmacy department.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities consistent with the role and as assigned by pharmacy leadership.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Degree from an accredited school or college of pharmacy (PharmD or equivalent)

Experience

• 0 years of experience required (new graduates welcome)

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Pharmacist License in the state of Idaho
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through one of the following:
• American Heart Association (AHA)
• American Red Cross
• American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI)

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently during evening hours
• Commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice
• Comfort supervising and supporting pharmacy staff and learners

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.