Travel Lead - Pharmacist
Peridot, AZ
Encode INC
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Senior Pharmacy Operations Technician / Pharmacist – Operations Lead
 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Pharmacist / Pharmacy Operations Lead to provide clinical, administrative, and operational leadership for pharmacy services. The ideal candidate will have strong hospital pharmacy experience, demonstrated management capabilities, and a commitment to regulatory compliance, patient safety, quality improvement, and efficient pharmacy operations.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Direct, manage, and supervise daily pharmacy operations to ensure high-quality service delivery in accordance with professional, regulatory, and governmental standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor operational and financial performance measures and integrate results into quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop, implement, review, and update departmental policies, procedures, and operational processes.
• Evaluate pharmacy programs and services and proactively identify opportunities for continuous process improvement.
• Supervise, coach, and develop pharmacy staff through timely feedback, performance management, training, and professional development.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate pharmacy information systems, computerized dispensing systems, and related technologies to promote efficiency, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Oversee pharmaceutical purchasing, inventory control, and medication supply management to ensure cost-effective operations and appropriate product availability.
• Assess staff learning needs and coordinate training and educational opportunities to support professional growth and competency.
• Prepare monthly operational and progress reports, identify areas of concern or improvement, and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Participate in departmental orientation, on-the-job training, quality assurance programs, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain current professional knowledge and competencies through continuing education and participation in hospital and departmental educational programs.
• Ensure pharmacy operations comply with applicable federal, state, regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Support medication safety, quality assurance, and patient care initiatives throughout pharmacy operations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school of Pharmacy required.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.
• PGY1 Pharmacy Residency preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of professional pharmacy experience, with at least 2 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Minimum 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Current, active, and unrestricted Pharmacist license required; Arizona Pharmacist License preferred.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with pharmacy information systems, computerized dispensing systems, purchasing, inventory management, and pharmacy operations preferred.
• Current authorization to administer immunizations, vaccines, and emergency medications preferred.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Strong pharmacy operations and healthcare management expertise.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and staff-development skills.
• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy practices and medication-use processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and performance management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Proficiency with pharmacy information and medication dispensing technologies.

Compliance Requirements

• Must maintain a current and unrestricted Pharmacist license throughout the assignment.
• Must obtain and maintain required BLS certification within the specified timeframe.
• Must successfully pass all required background and drug screening.
• Must comply with all applicable organizational, regulatory, and professional standards.

Assignment Details

Requisition: SCAHC Technician Ops Tech Lead Pharmacist (809132)
Status: Open
Start Date: August 31, 2026
End Date: February 27, 2027
Position Type: Pharmacy Operations / Leadership