Little Rock, Arkansas

Fill-In Pharmacist

PharmacistPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Job Location: Cate's Pharmacy - Little Rock, AR, AR
Position Type: Per Diem
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Pharmaceutical

Job Summary The Fill-In Pharmacist provides pharmacy coverage on an as-needed basis when the regular pharmacist is unavailable. This position offers a flexible schedule, with the pharmacist contacted as coverage needs arise. Key Responsibilities Review, verify, and dispense prescriptions accurately and safely.

Provide medication counseling and answer patient questions. Oversee pharmacy staff and assist with daily operations as needed. Maintain compliance with applicable pharmacy laws, regulations, and company policies. Help ensure continuity of patient care during coverage shifts.

Qualifications

Qualifications Current, active pharmacist license in the state of Arkansas. Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety. Good communication and customer service skills. Ability to work independently and adapt to pharmacy needs. Familiarity with the PioneerRx operating system.

Key Responsibilities

The Fill-In Pharmacist is responsible for accurately reviewing, verifying, and dispensing prescriptions while providing medication counseling to patients. They also oversee pharmacy staff and ensure daily operations remain compliant with laws and regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, active pharmacist license in the state of Arkansas and possess a graduate degree. Proficiency with the PioneerRx operating system and strong attention to detail are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience: 2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Prescription dispensingPharmacy operationsRegulatory compliance

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 60% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Pharmacy market look like in Arkansas?
Measure	This job	Market
Listed pay	not listed	Pharmacy median $159k (middle half $128k–$162k)61 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of living	Arkansas index 86.9	US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Arkansas	109 active	10,165 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work setting	on-site	peers: 24% remote · 60% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment	not stated	Arkansas Pharmacist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus · 29% offer loan repayment111 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings	3,695 in the last 30 days	3,159 the 30 days before (+17%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend	+3.6% vs prior quarter	—through Oct 2026

Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule

Living in Little Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value: $216k
Typical market rent: $1,184/mo
Residents’ average commute: 19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100: 89.4
State income tax: Up to 4.9%

Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.