Licensed Pharmacist- Inpatient & Outpatient Pharmacy
Listed compensation
$20/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Licensed Pharmacist – Inpatient & Outpatient Pharmacy
- Location: Phoenix, AZ
- Facility: Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS)
- Number of Openings: 2 Pharmacists
- Schedule: Full-Time | Rotating shifts as needed
- Pay Rate: $20.00/ HR
- Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
Work Locations
Pharmacists may be assigned to the following Phoenix VA Health Care System locations:
- 650 E. Indian School Rd., Outpatient Pharmacy, Building 8, Room A1215, Phoenix, AZ 85012
- Inpatient Pharmacy, Building 1, Room 3108, Phoenix, AZ 85012
- 32nd Street Outpatient Pharmacy, Phoenix, AZ 85012
The first two locations are on the main campus. The 32nd Street Outpatient Pharmacy is located near the main campus.
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Licensed Pharmacists to provide inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services at the Phoenix VA Health Care System. Pharmacists will deliver a full range of pharmacy services to VA beneficiaries in accordance with VA standards, state and federal regulations, The Joint Commission standards, and facility policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services in a VA healthcare setting.
- Dispense medications prescribed by physicians and other authorized healthcare providers.
- Review medication orders for appropriateness, accuracy, therapeutic duplication, allergies, drug interactions, drug-food interactions, incompatibilities, side effects, dosing intervals, and dosage strength.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.
- Must be a graduate of an ACPE-accredited College or School of Pharmacy.
- Must have a B.S. Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
- Must have a full, current, and unrestricted pharmacist license in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
- Must be licensed for controlled substances and qualified to practice in any state.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 24 months of relevant pharmacist experience within the most recent 36 months preferred.
- Prior inpatient and/or outpatient pharmacy experience preferred.
- Prior VA, federal healthcare, hospital, or high-volume outpatient pharmacy experience preferred.
Shift Expectations
The facility operates 24 hours per day. Pharmacists may be assigned varying schedules based on staffing needs. Possible shifts may include:
- 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
- 2:00 PM–10:30 PM
- 7:00 PM–6:00 AM
- 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
Required Submission Documents
Candidates Must Submit
- Updated resume with all employment gaps explained
- Proof of U.S. pharmacy education
- Current unrestricted pharmacist license
- Three professional references, including email addresses
- Availability for rotating shifts
How to Apply
To apply, send your resume to: staffing@huckeyehealthcare.com [staffing@huckeyehealthcare.com]
For questions, you can reach us at: (281)-769-8184
Requirements
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or Green Card holders with a B.S. Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree from an ACPE-accredited institution. A current, unrestricted pharmacist license and controlled substance licensure are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 44 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 39% are remote, 43% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$42k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Pharmacist- Inpatient & Outpatient Pharmacy at HUCKEYE HEALTH SERVICES a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,058 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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