Clinical Pharmacist

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental and vision coverage

FSA/HSA options

Life insurance

Job summary

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) invites a Clinical Pharmacist to join Hospital Pharmacy, rounding with clinicians, optimizing drug therapy, and contributing to outcomes through evidence-based recommendations.

Responsibilities include conducting drug utilization reviews, consulting with care teams, monitoring therapies, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, with a rotating schedule including some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• PharmD from ACPE-accredited program.
• Arkansas pharmacist license in good standing.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; strong clinical communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform drug utilization reviews; develop review criteria and recommend therapy changes.
• Consult with nursing and medical staff on orders, reactions, and medication issues; suggest evidence-based alternatives.
• Monitor drug therapies and communicate recommendations to physicians and care teams.
• Support medication safety, documentation, and regulatory compliance; maintain accurate records.

Skills

Clinical communication

English proficiency

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist — Hospital Pharmacy

Keep patients safe with smart, timely medication care. As a Clinical Pharmacist at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC), you’ll round with clinicians, optimize drug therapy, and improve outcomes through evidence-based recommendations and medication-use stewardship. We value teamwork, clear communication, and doing the right thing for every patient.

About Us

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is an innovative, non-profit healthcare system anchored by a central hospital in Harrison, Arkansas, and 13 clinics serving the rural communities of North Arkansas. Our continuum includes Home Health and Hospice, including our inpatient Hospice House. More than 750 team members deliver a comprehensive range of services close to home. Guided by our values of safety, quality, integrity, and community, our mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare across North Arkansas. Our vision is to be the regions most trusted and preferred healthcare provider—one patient, one family, one neighbor at a time.

Job Summary

Provide clinical pharmacy services to support safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy: consult with providers and nurses, perform drug utilization reviews, monitor therapies, and recommend alternatives as appropriate. Document interventions and collaborate to resolve medication issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform drug utilization reviews; develop drug review criteria and recommend therapy changes.
• Consult with nursing/medical staff on orders, reactions, and medication complaints; suggest evidence-based alternatives.
• Monitor assigned drug therapies and communicate recommendations to physicians and care teams.
• Support medication safety, documentation, and regulatory compliance; maintain accurate records.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited program.
• Arkansas pharmacist (RPh/PharmD) license in good standing.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; strong clinical communication.

Preferred

• Health-system pharmacy experience.

Compensation & Schedule

• Status: Full-time
• Schedule: Rotating shifts with some evenings/weekends/holidays based on department needs
• Pay: Competitive salary (details during interview)

Why Join Us

• Direct impact on patient outcomes and safety.
• Collaborative team, supportive leadership, and opportunities to grow your clinical skill set.

Benefits Overview

• Multiple health plan options (PPO and HDHP) with coverage through NARMC Domestic Network and Cigna Health Plan.
• Dental and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Delta Vision of Arkansas.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available.
• Basic life insurance and AD&D provided at no cost; voluntary life options available.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage offered.
• Accident and critical illness insurance through Lincoln Financial.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3.5% company match, vested over 5 years.
• Paid Leave Bank (PLB) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) with accrual based on service years.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and First Stop Health 24/7 counseling services.
• AirMed/Mercy Life Flight membership for eligible staff and families.
• On-site wellness center and discounted membership at Planet Fitness.
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education.
• Employee referral bonuses and internal promotion opportunities.
• Pet insurance and identity theft protection available.
• Discounts on prescriptions, cafeteria meals, gift shop items, and local thrift store purchases.

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