Allied Health - Pharmacist

San Carlos Apache Healthcare (FKA PHS Indian Hospital - San Carlos); Peridot (AZ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. seeks a Pharmacist for a travel assignment in Peridot, AZ. The role involves dispensing medications, counseling patients, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient care.

Responsibilities include reviewing prescriptions, ensuring safety, maintaining inventory, and educating patients on medication use. A valid Pharm.D. and state licensure are required; travel pharmacy experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree from an accredited school.
• Active state pharmacy license to practice.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Knowledge of drug interactions and pharmacokinetics.
• Ability to provide patient education and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately and safely per physician orders.
• Provide counseling on usage, side effects, and interactions.
• Review prescriptions for accuracy and legality.
• Monitor patient safety through follow-up and data.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to manage drug therapies.
• Maintain inventory and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and compound medications as required.
• Educate patients on health management and adherence.
• Conduct health screenings when applicable.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with federal/state laws.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Pharmacokinetics

Patient education

Medication safety

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree

Job description

Details

Client Name: San Carlos Apache Healthcare (FKA PHS Indian Hospital - San Carlos)
Job Type: Travel
Offering: Allied
Profession: Allied Health
Specialty: Pharmacist
Job ID: 37610993
Job Title: Allied Health - Pharmacist
Weekly Pay: $3225.0

Shift Details

Shift: 8 hour days
Scheduled Hours: 40

Job Order Details

Start Date: 07/20/2026
End Date: 01/18/2027
Duration: 26 Week(s)

Job Description

Job Title: Pharmacist

Job Description: Pharmacists play a vital role in healthcare by ensuring that patients receive the appropriate medications, counseling on their use, and supporting overall healthcare management. As experts in medication management, pharmacists collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispensing Medications: Accurately and safely dispense prescribed medications to patients in accordance with physician orders and pharmacy regulations.
• Medication Counseling: Provide patients with information on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and drug interactions to ensure safe and effective use.
• Prescription Review: Review and verify prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and legality.
• Patient Safety Monitoring: Monitor and track the effectiveness and safety of medications through patient feedback, laboratory data, and follow-up care.
• Drug Therapy Management: Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and adjust patient‑specific drug therapies based on medical conditions and treatment goals.
• Inventory Management: Ensure that the pharmacy maintains proper inventory levels of medications, and is compliant with regulations for controlled substances.
• Compounding: Prepare and compound medications as required, following specific formulas and techniques.
• Patient Education: Provide educational materials and counseling to patients regarding lifestyle changes, health management, and medication adherence.
• Health Screenings: Conduct health screenings (e.g., for cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes) when applicable.
• Compliance: Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice.

Skills and Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited pharmacy school.
• Active state pharmacy license (or certification, depending on the state).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of drug interactions, contraindications, and pharmacokinetics.
• Ability to provide patient education and counseling.

Licensure and Certification

• Licensure and Certification: Pharmacists are required to be licensed in all states in the U.S. The licensing requirements include:
  • Education: A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited school.
  • Examinations: Pharmacists must pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and, in many cases, a state‑specific law exam (e.g., Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination, MPJE).
  • Internship/Experience: Most states require a certain number of internship hours as part of the education requirement.
  • Continuing Education: Pharmacists are typically required to complete continuing education (CE) credits to maintain their licenses.
  • State‑Specific Certification or Licensure Requirements:
    • California: Requires the passing of the California Practice Standards and Jurisprudence Examination for Pharmacists (CPJE).
    • Florida: Pharmacists must pass the Florida Pharmacy Law Exam in addition to the NAPLEX.
    • Texas: Requires completion of the Texas Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam, along with the NAPLEX.
    • New York: Requires both the NAPLEX and the New York State Pharmacy Law Examination.
    • Each state has its specific requirements for licensure, including continuing education, internship hours, and jurisdiction‑specific exams.

Work Environment

• Retail pharmacies (e.g., chain drugstores, independent pharmacies)
• Hospitals and healthcare systems
• Long‑term care facilities
• Pharmaceutical industry (e.g., research, regulatory affairs)
• Ambulatory care clinics or community health centers

Client Details

Address: 103 Medicine Way Rd
City: Peridot
State: AZ
Zip Code: 85542