Travel Pharmacist - $3,640 per week

Encode INC is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Peridot, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pharmacist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days, evenings, nights, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Inpatient Pharmacist – Night Shift:

Facility: San Carlos Apache Healthcare Center
Location: 103 Medicine Way, Peridot, AZ 85542
Department: Pharmacy
Position: Inpatient Pharmacist
Primary Shift: Nights
Schedule: Variable shifts as needed — Nights, Days, Swing, and Weekends
Call: None
Float: None

Position Overview:

San Carlos Apache Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced Inpatient Pharmacist to join its collaborative pharmacy team. The pharmacist will support inpatient pharmacy services, with a primary focus on night-shift coverage , while remaining flexible to support different pharmacy functions and schedules as needed.

The ideal candidate will have hospital pharmacy experience , strong clinical knowledge, excellent medication-management skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Experience supporting inpatient and/or ER pharmacy services is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, accurate, and timely pharmaceutical care to hospital and outpatient patients as assigned.
• Review and process medication orders and prescriptions in accordance with established policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Support inpatient pharmacy operations , including medication preparation, verification, dispensing, and distribution.
• Provide pharmacy support to the Emergency Room (ER) and other clinical areas as needed.
• Process controlled substances accurately and in compliance with facility policies and federal/state regulations.
• Monitor medication therapy and maintain current knowledge of medications, dosing, interactions, contraindications, and safety considerations.
• Counsel patients regarding medications, appropriate use, potential side effects, and other medication-related concerns.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support safe and effective patient care.
• Respond appropriately to medication-related questions and clinical needs from hospital staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation and pharmacy records using applicable pharmacy information and EHR systems.
• Utilize automated medication-dispensing and pharmacy technology, including Omnicell and other pharmacy systems.
• Maintain compliance with pharmacy policies, regulatory requirements, medication-safety standards, and quality initiatives.
• Support inventory management, medication storage, and timely availability of pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and collaborative relationship with pharmacy and hospital staff.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work in different pharmacy areas and adjust to changing operational needs.
• Participate in departmental education, quality-assurance activities, and professional development.
• Perform other pharmacy-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Current and active unrestricted Pharmacist license .
• Arizona Pharmacist license.
• BLS certification required.
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Strong medication knowledge and clinical judgment.
• Ability to work independently, particularly during night-shift coverage.
• Strong communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be flexible with days, hours, nights, swing shifts, and weekends based on facility needs.
• Must successfully pass required background and drug screening .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of clinical pharmacy experience preferred.
• Previous inpatient pharmacy experience .
• Previous ER pharmacy experience .
• ACLS and PALS preferred for inpatient/ER coverage.
• PALS may be obtained onsite, if required.
• Experience with Omnicell ADCs, Carousel, ScriptPro, RPMS EHR , or similar pharmacy/EHR systems.
• Experience with medication dispensing technology and automated pharmacy systems.
• Experience administering immunizations, vaccines, and emergency medications preferred.

Pharmacy Department:

San Carlos Apache Healthcare Center is a Tribal 638 healthcare facility serving the San Carlos Apache community. The pharmacy operates as part of a collaborative healthcare environment and supports both outpatient and hospital services.

The pharmacy team includes approximately:

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

The department utilizes modern pharmacy technology, including:

• ScriptPro Pharmacy Management System
• SP200 Robot
• RPMS Electronic Health Record
• Omnicell Automated Dispensing Cabinets
• Omnicell Carousel
• Kirby Lester counting machine

The pharmacy processes approximately 1,000 prescriptions per day and supports vaccine services, warfarin management, hospital clinical teams, community outreach, and other healthcare programs.

Schedule & Flexibility:

• Primary need: Night Shift
• Shifts may include nights, days, swing shifts, and weekends
• No call requirement
• No floating requirement
• Candidate must be flexible to work different days and hours according to operational needs.

Facility Policies & Expectations

• Timekeeping through Kronos
• Lunch breaks are required
• Overtime requires manager approval/signature
• Cell phone use is not permitted while working
• Sick calls/injuries should be reported to the manager or supervisor
• Call-outs require at least 2 hours' notice
• Missed shifts are not permitted
• Facility may cancel one shift every two weeks
• No block scheduling requirement

Dress Code:

• Scrubs: Caribbean Blue or business professional
• Shoes: Closed-toe
• Hair: Natural colors
• Nails: Short; no unnatural nails
• Tattoos: Non-offensive
• Piercings: Not excessive; no facial piercings

Housing:

Facility housing may be available for eligible travelers. Pets are not permitted on the housing property.

About Encode INC

At Encode, we empower organizations and individuals through innovative, human-centric workforce and technology solutions. With decades of experience and a proven track record, we deliver more than just healthcare staffing, we provide integrated, strategic support across industries, with particular strength in federal and government contracts.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits