Clinical Pharmacist (Extended Temporary Employment)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Tuition reduction

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Arizona's Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, seeks a Clinical Pharmacist for an extended temporary appointment at the Tucson Campus. The role supports HIV treatment adherence and collaborates with ID physicians and Ryan White program to optimize patient care.

This 1.0 FTE, 40-hour week EXEMPT position ends Sept 27, 2028, with potential transition to permanent employment. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, or eligible for AZ licensure by hire date.
• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience, or equivalent education/experience.
• BS or higher degree; professional licensure requirements met by start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medication orders for contraindications, interactions, and appropriateness.
• Formulate treatment plans and monitor HIV therapy with physicians.
• Initiate lab tests and monitoring for drug therapy.
• Provide adherence counseling and patient support through the HIV Treatment Adherence Program.
• Serve as a preceptor and provide education to students and staff.

Skills

HIV pharmacy services

Travel to clinic sites

Organizational skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Professional responsibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

ASHP PGY2 in ambulatory care/infectious diseases

Board certification / HIV pharmacist”,

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist (Extended Temporary Employment)

Clinical Pharmacist (Extended Temporary Employment)

Posting Number req27005

Department Medicine

Department Website Link https://medicine.arizona.edu/deptmedicine/

Location Tucson Campus

Address Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases' Petersen HIV Clinic provides comprehensive healthcare and support services to people with or at risk for HIV. The Clinical Pharmacist will work as a vital member of a multidisciplinary team consisting of ID physicians and members of the Ryan White program to provide excellent levels of care for patients, including treatment adherence services. While this is an extended temporary employment position that is set to end 24 months after the date of hire, around late September or early October 2028, there is the possibility for it to transition to permanent employment.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluates medication orders for contraindications; drug-drug interactions; drug-food interactions; allergies and appropriateness of drug, dose, frequency and route. Formulate patients’ treatment plans and initiate, modify, and continue appropriate drug therapy in accordance with HIV standards of practice or in consultation with the primary physicians.
• Initiate requests for appropriate laboratory and other diagnostic studies as needed for monitoring drug therapy.
• Provide treatment adherence counseling and support for patients in the HIV Treatment Adherence Program.
• Assists patient and multidisciplinary team with solving medication issues (i.e., prior authorization, patient assistance programs, and financial support programs).
• Act as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents in clinic. Provides educational information for patients and families, program staff, and other patient care professionals. This may be in the form of a continuing education presentation or other department-wide communication.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of HIV pharmacy services.
• Ability to travel to different clinic sites.
• Possess a high level of organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, and track both long- and short-term projects while performing day-to-day tasks.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively work with a multidisciplinary team to solve problems or improve operations.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility, respect for self and others, innovation through teamwork.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, or currently licensed in another state and eligible for licensure in the State of Arizona with the requirement to obtain licensure by the date of hire.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY2 with specialization in ambulatory care, infectious diseases, internal medicine, or equivalent work experience.
• Board certification or Certified Pharmacist by the American Academy of HIV Medicine.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience with Quality Improvement practices.
• Experience working in a clinical/hospital setting or with populations who are at high risk for HIV/AIDS or other disease states.
• Completion of three (3) years of clinical pharmacy experience providing comprehensive medication management services in an ambulatory care/internal medicine/infectious diseases setting within the last three (3) years.
• Experience with HIV/AIDS medications and treatment.

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Health Care and Wellness

Benefits Eligible Yes - Limited Benefits

Rate of Pay $99,901 - $129,871

Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade 12

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Career Stream and Level PC3

Job Family Pharmacy

Job Function Health Care & Wellness

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date 9/27/2028

Contact Information for Candidates

Gerry Flores

[e-mail]

Open Date 9/8/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter

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