Travel Outpatient Pharmacist

NurseStar Medical Partners; Virginia; On-site; USD 105,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Health insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Travel reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

NurseStar Medical Partners is seeking a licensed Pharmacist for a 13-week assignment at LeChee Health Center near Page, AZ. The position offers on-site lodging options for travelers and a weekly pay range of $2,300 to $2,500.

The role includes prescription processing, drug utilization review, dispensing, pharmacist verification, patient counseling, MTM services, and transition of care. Must hold PharmD and an Arizona license (or eligible) with at least one year of hospital or ambulatory

Qualifications

• PharmD and current Arizona pharmacist license (or eligibility).
• One+ year hospital or ambulatory pharmacy experience with error-free dispensing.
• Strong patient-counseling skills for diverse populations.
• Knowledge of federal/state/tribal regulations and controlled substances.

Responsibilities

• Prescription processing and validation including patient information and insurance checks.
• Clinical review for dosing, interactions, and appropriateness.
• Dispensing: labeling, filling, scanning, compounding if required.
• Pharmacist verification of medications before release to patient.
• Counseling patients on usage, safety, and administration.

Skills

Prescription processing

Drug interactions

MTM

Pharmacist verification

Education

PharmD

Tools

AllScripts

EHR systems

Job description

Pay Rate: 2,300-2,500/week

Number of Positions: 1

Specialty: Pharmacist

EMR: AllScripts

Start Date: 12/28/26

• Must be cleared by 12/14/26 to make 12/28/26 start date

Assignment Length: 13 weeks to start with, with a chance of extension

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 5x8's

Location: LeChee Health Center apart of Tuba City Regional Health Care, 3 Miles south of, Coppermine Rd, Page, AZ 86040

Travel: On-site lodging for travelers; a couple of options: 600/month housing, shared housing, and also have crash pads w/ daily rates; rates vary

Additional Details about the position

• Prescription Processing & Validation: Receiving, scanning, and interpreting prescriptions; validating patient information (name, DOB, allergies) and insurance coverage.
• Clinical Review (Drug Utilization Review): Checking for appropriate drug dosage, interactions, contraindications, and therapeutic appropriateness.
• Preparation & Dispensing: Generating labels, filling medication, scanning for accuracy (barcode technology), and compounding if required.
• Pharmacist Verification: Final check of the medication, dose, and instructions by a pharmacist before it is released to the patient.
• Patient Counseling: Discussing medication purpose, dosage, potential side effects, and administration techniques with the patient.
• Medication Therapy Management (MTM): Providing services such as comprehensive medication reviews, disease management (e.g., in anticoagulation or diabetes clinics), and managing chronic conditions.
• Transition of Care ("Meds to Beds"): Ensuring patients receive their medications before leaving the hospital, reducing readmission rates.
• Documentation: Updating electronic health records with medication adjustments, recommendations, and counseling notes

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and current Arizona pharmacist license (or eligibility).
• One or more years of hospital or ambulatory pharmacy experience with proven error-free dispensing.
• Demonstrated patient-counseling skill that drives adherence in diverse, underserved populations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and tribal pharmacy regulations plus controlled-substance management.
• Ability to collaborate in fast-paced inpatient/outpatient settings and use EHR systems effectively.
• Cultural humility and commitment to serving Native American communities.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• ACLS - Can obtain during onboarding process

LICENSURE REQUIREMENT

• Any state license accepted (must be unencumbered)

Benefits:(NurseStar Covers 50% of your monthly benefit cost)

• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance