Travel Pharmacist in Mesa, AZ

Read and interpret drug orders; fill, label, and dispense medications including stat orders; ensure strict control and accountability for all drugs dispensed to patients or floor stock. Monitor patient drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose; detect and report suspected adverse drug reactions.

Job Title

Pharmacist

Location

Arizona

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM | No weekends | On-call and holiday coverage may be required

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate drug supply, oversee procurement of medications, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations
• Prepare, sterilize, label, and dispense parenteral and non-parenteral medications; ensure all sterile products are properly labeled with appropriate expiration dates
• Read and interpret drug orders; fill, label, and dispense medications including stat orders; ensure strict control and accountability for all drugs dispensed to patients or floor stock
• Monitor patient drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose; detect and report suspected adverse drug reactions
• Conduct monthly inspections of patient care units and pharmacy areas; ensure cleanliness, order, and proper documentation including controlled substance records
• Participate in quality assurance programs, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meetings, new employee training, and patient medication education upon discharge

Required Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist license in good standing, valid in the state of Arizona
• Working knowledge of all areas of pharmaceutical services including sterile compounding, drug dispensing, and controlled substance management
• Familiarity with Federal and State pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations
• Ability to maintain accurate records of pharmacy transactions and controlled substances as required by law
• Commitment to patient and employee safety standards across all areas of practice

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a hospital or inpatient pharmacy setting
• Familiarity with JCAHO accreditation standards and quality improvement initiatives
• Experience participating in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee activities or drug utilization review programs
• Experience developing or delivering staff education and training programs

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work a consistent weekday daytime schedule with no weekend requirements in a structured, team-oriented environment
• Play a meaningful role in patient safety and clinical outcomes as part of a collaborative healthcare team