Local Contract Pharmacist

Position: Local Contract Pharmacist - $90-100 per hour
Location: Elmhurst

Med Cadre 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 Med Cadre, 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 Med Cadre

At Med Cadre, 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 Med Cadre, 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 Benefits

401k retirement plan Health Care FSA Vision benefits Dental benefits Retention bonus Medical benefits Referral bonus Sick pay Weekly pay