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Weirton, West Virginia

Pharmacist Inpatient - PRN

PharmacistPer Diem

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Job Description

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Working with Pharmacy personnel. Compounds the dispense medications and other pharmaceutical supplies using standard procedures to deliver comprehensive professional pharmaceutical service in the modern hospital. Has responsibilities delegated to purchasing, continuing education programs, stocking supplies for night stock, various departmental reports and other areas to keep a well-organized and efficient department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

  • 1. Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided:
  • MD: Valid Pharmacist license through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy
  • OH: Valid Pharmacist license through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
  • PA: Valid Pharmacist license through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy
  • WV: Valid Pharmacist license through the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

1. Experience in Hospital Pharmacy through internship or as registered Pharmacist.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Dispenses drugs, chemicals and other pharmaceutical preparations as ordered by physicians.

2. Constantly available for pharmaceutical consultation with doctors or nurses.

3. Takes initiative in questioning a prescription if necessary.

4. Assists manager of Pharmacy in purchasing of drugs from vendors.

5. Talks with sales representatives of various pharmaceutical companies when need dictates.

6. Makes drug checks and inspections on various floors as required.

7. Assists with IV admixture program by checking orders for completeness, accuracy, compatibilities and other technical advice.

8. May be delegated to attend some pharmacy involved hospital meetings.

9. Assists the manager with the Pharmacy Quality Assurance program.

10. Assists the manager with the Pharmacy floor inspection reports.

For Facilities with Specialty Accreditation Requirements

1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Walk and stand for long periods of time.

2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.

3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of growth and development.

2. Understanding of the patient’s needs and scope of treatment.

3. Understanding of the dynamics for each patient incorporating biophysical, bio-psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, ethical, and discharge planning needs.

4. Knowledge of pain management to facilitate patient comfort through a proactive pain control plan.

5. Knowledge of the total care of patients, whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment, focusing on the control of pain and other symptoms.

6. Must be familiar with professional and commercial phases of Hospital Pharmacy and also with State and Federal laws governing Pharmacy.

7. Computer experience helpful.

8. Demonstrates competency as appropriate in patient care assessment for each patient population area served: Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

10

Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

WMCH Weirton Medical Center

Cost Center

230 WMCH Pharmacy

Address

  • 601 Colliers Way
  • Weirton
  • West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for dispensing medications, providing clinical consultations to medical staff, and assisting with pharmacy quality assurance and inventory management. They also perform floor inspections and ensure the accuracy and compatibility of IV admixture orders.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid pharmacist license in the state of practice (MD, OH, PA, or WV) and possess knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations and state/federal laws. Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy setting, either through an internship or as a registered pharmacist, is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

PharmacologyInpatient PharmacyDrug DispensingRegulatory ComplianceClinical Reporting

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 60% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Pharmacy market look like in West Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPharmacy median $128k (middle half $125k–$162k)56 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWest Virginia index 89.5US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in West Virginia96 active10,156 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 14% remote · 60% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Pharmacist listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 20% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,666 in the last 30 days3,150 the 30 days before (+16%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,956 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Weirton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$160k
Typical market rent
$831/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.