Travel Pharmacist
Phoenix, AZ
Encode INC
5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights
Referral Bonus

Licensed Pharmacist – Inpatient & Outpatient

Facility: Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS)
Location: 650 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85012
Positions: 2 Pharmacists
Setting: Inpatient & Outpatient Pharmacy
Contract: Base Year + 4 Option Years
Schedule: Variable shifts, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Position Overview:

The Phoenix VA Health Care System is seeking Licensed Pharmacists to provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services to VA beneficiaries. Pharmacists will work in accordance with VA regulations, applicable federal/state requirements, and recognized national standards of pharmacy practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dispense medications prescribed by physicians and other authorized healthcare providers.
• Review and verify medication orders for appropriate dosing, strength, frequency, interactions, allergies, incompatibilities, and therapeutic duplication.
• Identify and address potential medication-related problems and communicate concerns to providers.
• Recommend appropriate alternatives consistent with formulary guidelines and the VA Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).
• Counsel patients regarding prescription medications, potential adverse reactions, drug interactions, and proper medication use.
• Provide guidance regarding durable medical equipment and home healthcare supplies when appropriate.
• Enter and verify medication orders in the electronic medical record/VistA.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding controlled substances.
• Maintain appropriate security and accountability of medications and controlled drugs.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, providers, pharmacy staff, and other Medical Center personnel.
• Provide pharmacy services consistent with VA standards, policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a professional, cooperative, and patient-focused environment.

Schedule:

The facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Pharmacists must be flexible to work varying schedules based on staffing needs.

Possible shifts include:

• 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
• 7:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Weekend and holiday coverage may also be required. Break and lunch periods will be determined based on daily workload.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College or School of Pharmacy.
• B.S. in Pharmacy and/or Pharm.D.
• Current, full, and unrestricted pharmacist license in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Must be licensed/qualified to handle controlled substances.
• All licenses held must be full and unrestricted.
• Strong clinical and technical pharmacy skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to successfully complete VA credentialing and privileging requirements.

Experience Preference:

24 months of recent relevant experience within the last 36 months is preferred.

Work Locations:

Pharmacists may provide services at:

• Outpatient Pharmacy: Building 8, Room A1215
• Inpatient Pharmacy: Building 1, Room 3108
• 32nd Street Outpatient Pharmacy
• Phoenix, AZ