Pharmacy- Pharmacist(Elk Ridge)

El Rio Community Health Center, based in Tucson, Arizona, opened its first clinic in 1970. Today, we have multiple health centers throughout the community, and our practice continues to grow.

Tucson is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southwest, offering beautiful weather year round, gorgeous mountain landscapes, and a fast-growing community with a diverse population. Tucson offers countless activities throughout the year that will accommodate any lifestyle.

El Rio is growing rapidly, and we are looking for motivated people to join our team! The continuous growth and success of our organization is due in large part to our dedicated employees.

Where Career Fulfillment and Work-Life Integration Meet

Outdoor Adventure in the Grand Canyon National Park

Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Pharmacist to serve as the Pharmacist in our 340B Federally Qualified Health Center outpatient pharmacy located within Grand Canyon National Park. This role offers clinical autonomy and the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while serving a rural and underserved population within a Patient‑Centered Medical Home model.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medication management, including medication histories, reconciliation, adherence assessments, and patient education.

Deliver evidence‑based, patient‑centered drug therapy recommendations and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.

Evaluate and verify medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, dosing, interactions, contraindications, and duplicate therapy.

Identify, prevent, and resolve medication‑related problems; support patient safety, quality improvement, and clinical guideline initiatives.

• Serve as the primary clinical pharmacy resource for patients, providers, and staff.
• Apply 340B program knowledge to ensure compliance, affordable medication access and sound pharmacy operations.

Compensation and Benefits

Attractive Total Compensation Package

• Generous benefit package starting with, providing new employees 30 paid days off and 9 holidays in their first year of employment, which continues to increase with tenure.
• With a HIPSA score of 21, you may qualify for student loan repayment programs
• Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail End Coverage
• Paid license
• CME funds and time-off package
• To become a part of our dedicated team, you need the following qualifications:
• PharmD or equivalent doctoral degree – Required
• 3–5 years outpatient or retail pharmacy experience – Preferred
• Active Arizona Pharmacist License – Required upon hire
• BLS certification with in‑person skills component – Required upon hire
• For more information, contact Kelly Bradish at kelly.bradish@elkridge.org

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job.

Elk Ridge Community Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Elk Ridge Community Health requires all AZ employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. New hires and transfers must submit their fingerprint clearance card or fingerprint receipt before their hire date or transfer date. Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after the new employee hire date or transfer date.

All employees are strongly recommended to obtain and maintain vaccination status (i. e., as recommended by CDC and/or other public health agencies) to include an Influenza vaccination. Subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law. (Policy: Adm-016 & Adm-045).

All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.

Elk Ridge Community Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards. Elk Ridge Community Health is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are looking for a position that will give you the opportunity to make a difference, and are interested in becoming a member of our team, please click on the application link.

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