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

Inpatient Pharmacist (813694):

Facility: San Carlos Apache Healthcare Center (SCAHC)
Location: 103 Medicine Way, Peridot, AZ 85542
Contract Dates: November 9, 2026 – February 6, 2027
Schedule: 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week (10x4)
Shift: Primarily nights; must be flexible to work days, swing shifts, and weekends as needed
Call Requirements: None
Floating: Not specified
Housing Note: Pets are not permitted on facility housing property.

Position Overview:

San Carlos Apache Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced Inpatient Pharmacist to support hospital and emergency department pharmacy services. The ideal candidate will have strong inpatient or ER pharmacy experience, current medication knowledge, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.

Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and willing to work across different shifts and pharmacy locations as operational needs require.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, verify, and process medication orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support inpatient and emergency department medication services.
• Ensure medications are dispensed and administered in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and facility policies.
• Handle controlled substances in compliance with federal and state laws and established procedures.
• Review medication orders for appropriate dosing, interactions, contraindications, and potential safety concerns.
• Provide medication counseling and drug information to patients and healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintain current knowledge of medications, clinical guidelines, and safe medication practices.
• Support medication safety, quality assurance, and accurate documentation.
• Adapt to changing departmental needs, including coverage across pharmacy locations and shifts.
• Perform other pharmacy-related duties as assigned.

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.
• Inpatient and/or emergency department pharmacy experience is strongly preferred based on the client’s additional notes.
• Ability to work primarily nights and remain flexible for day, swing, and weekend shifts.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Arizona pharmacist license.
• At least two years of clinical pharmacy experience.
• Experience supporting inpatient and emergency department medication services.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification; the client indicates that PALS may be obtained onsite.

Department Overview:

San Carlos Apache Healthcare Center is a Tribal 638 healthcare facility serving the San Carlos Apache community. Its pharmacy team supports medication services across the healthcare system and collaborates with clinical teams to promote safe, effective patient care.

The broader pharmacy operation uses technology to support medication dispensing and inventory management, including:

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

The department also participates in clinical programs, patient outreach, community events, and professional education.

Schedule and Facility Policies:

• Four 10-hour shifts per week.
• Primarily night shifts, with flexibility required for other shifts and weekends.
• No on-call requirement.
• Employees must clock in and out using Kronos and follow facility timekeeping procedures.
• Lunch breaks are required.
• Overtime requires manager approval.
• Personal cell phone use is not permitted during work.
• Call-outs must be reported to the manager or pharmacy at least two hours in advance.
• The facility may cancel one shift every two weeks.
• Block scheduling is not available.

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.

Important Submission Notes:

• Prioritize candidates with recent inpatient hospital pharmacy experience.
• ER pharmacy experience is especially relevant.
• Confirm active pharmacist licensure and BLS certification.
• Verify ACLS and PALS status; confirm onsite PALS training arrangements with the facility.
• Confirm flexibility for nights, days, swing shifts, weekends, and multiple locations.
• Confirm the candidate understands the housing restriction regarding pets.