Travel Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Travel Pharmacist

Location: Peridot, AZ

Contract Duration: Immediate need - Three-month contract to start

Position Overview:

We are seeking a qualified and dedicated Travel Pharmacist to join the inpatient and emergency room pharmacy team in Peridot, AZ. This role is essential in providing pharmaceutical care and support within a hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmacy with a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to inpatients and emergency room patients.

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective medication management.

• Adhere to pharmacy policies and unit protocols, including documenting patients’ medication histories and evaluations.

• Participate in staff education and patient counseling as needed.

• Maintain compliance with all state and federal pharmacy regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution; PharmD preferred, including one year of residency.

• Minimum of five years of professional pharmacy experience.

• Current and valid state pharmacy license; Arizona state license preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

• Certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are required; PALS can be obtained on-site within the first month of hire.

• Ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screening.

Must-Have Skills and Qualifications:

• Hospital pharmacy experience is required.

• Strong critical thinking and interpersonal communication skills.

• Self-motivated with a flexible approach to work.

• High level of integrity and self-awareness.

• A positive attitude and a genuine team player mentality.

Unit Policies:

• Clock In/Out: All staff must clock in/out on Kronos; no overtime without prior approval.

• Lunch Breaks: Required as per policy.

• Overtime: Pre-approval signature from the manager is required.

• Cell Phone Use: Not permitted during working hours.

• Reporting: All injuries, COVID-19 concerns, and sick calls must be reported to a manager or supervisor immediately.

• Call-In Policy: Staff must provide a minimum of 2 hours’ notice when unable to work.

• Missed Shift: No missed shifts allowed.

• Cancellation Policy: The client may cancel one shift every two weeks.

• Block Scheduling: Not applicable; Monday-Friday shifts only.