Travel Pharmacist
Peridot, AZ
Encode INC
4x10 hrs, Days, Nights, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Outpatient Pharmacist: (812305)

Facility: San Carlos Apache Healthcare Center (SCAHC)
Location: 103 Medicine Way, Peridot, AZ 85542
Position ID: 812305
Contract Dates: October 12, 2026 – January 9, 2027
Schedule: 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week (10x4)
Shift: Variable — days, evenings/swing, nights, and weekends
Call Requirements: None
Floating: Not required
 

Position Overview:

San Carlos Apache Healthcare Center is seeking a qualified Outpatient Pharmacist to join its collaborative pharmacy team serving the San Carlos Apache community. The pharmacy processes approximately 1,000 prescriptions daily and uses automated dispensing technology to support safe, timely, and efficient medication services.

The ideal candidate is a reliable, flexible team player with current medication knowledge, strong communication skills, sound clinical judgment, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, verify, and process outpatient prescriptions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure prescriptions are dispensed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and facility policies.
• Process controlled substances accurately and securely in compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Counsel patients on medications, appropriate use, potential side effects, and safety precautions.
• Maintain current knowledge of medications, drug interactions, dosing, and relevant clinical practices.
• Collaborate with pharmacy technicians, clerks, billing staff, providers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support medication safety, quality assurance, and efficient pharmacy workflow.
• Adapt to changing operational needs and assist in different pharmacy functions as needed.
• Participate in patient outreach, community health events, and pharmacy clinic initiatives as appropriate.
• Follow all facility policies and professional standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Current, active, unrestricted pharmacist license in a U.S. state.
• BLS certification.
• Hospital pharmacy experience is required, per the additional client notes.
• Ability to work variable shifts, including days, swing shifts, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Arizona pharmacist license.
• Two years of clinical pharmacy experience.
• Experience in outpatient or hospital pharmacy settings.
• Experience with prescription processing systems and automated dispensing technology.
• ACLS and PALS certifications; PALS may be obtained onsite, according to the client notes.

Pharmacy Department Overview:

The pharmacy is a growing operation with a collaborative team that includes:

• 6–7 outpatient pharmacists
• 4 outpatient clerks
• 4 outpatient pharmacy technicians
• 4 billing team members

Pharmacy technology and equipment:

• ScriptPro Pharmacy Management System with SP200 robot
• RPMS Electronic Health Record, with transition to a new EHR system underway
• Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets and carousel
• Kirby Lester counting machine

The department supports approximately 1,000 prescriptions daily and participates in vaccine and warfarin clinics, community outreach, and collaboration with clinical teams.

Required Skills and Personal Qualities:

• Teamwork and collaboration
• Reliability and flexibility
• Self-motivation and accountability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Critical thinking and sound judgment
• Integrity and a positive attitude
• Patient counseling and medication safety
• Ability to maintain timely and accurate prescription processing

Schedule and Facility Policies:

• Work schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week; shifts vary and may include nights and weekends.
• Timekeeping: Kronos; employees must clock in on time.
• Lunch: Required.
• Overtime: Requires manager approval/signature.
• Cell phones: Not permitted during work.
• Call-ins: Notify the manager or pharmacy at least two hours in advance.
• Missed shifts: Not permitted under facility policy.
• Block scheduling: Not available.
• Injury, illness, or COVID-19 reporting: Notify the manager or supervisor.

Dress Code:

• Caribbean blue scrubs or business-professional attire.
• Closed-toe shoes.
• Natural hair color.
• Short nails; unnatural nails are not permitted.
• Tattoos must be non-offensive.
• Excessive piercings and facial piercings are not permitted.

Housing Note:

Pets are not permitted on the facility’s housing property.

Important Submission Notes:

• Confirm the candidate holds an active, unrestricted pharmacist license.
• Verify BLS and any ACLS/PALS certifications.
• Confirm hospital pharmacy experience and availability for variable shifts.
• Arizona licensure is preferred.
• Confirm the candidate understands the facility’s scheduling, dress code, and housing restrictions.