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Perimeter Healthcare
Arlington, Texas

PRN Pharmacist - Behavioral Hospital

PharmacistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

Make an Impact Through Better Behavioral Healthcare

Looking for a flexible pharmacist opportunity where your clinical expertise can make a meaningful difference?

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington is seeking a PRN Pharmacist to join our behavioral healthcare team. In this role, you'll work alongside physicians, nurses, and other clinical professionals to promote safe, accurate, and effective medication management for patients receiving specialized behavioral health treatment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmacist who values patient safety, clinical collaboration, flexibility, and meaningful work.

What You'll Do

As our PRN Pharmacist, you'll play an important role in ensuring safe and effective pharmaceutical care. Key responsibilities include:

Dispense medications and pharmaceutical preparations safely and accurately in accordance with federal and state requirements.

Review medication orders and patient records for appropriate dosing, drug interactions, adverse reactions, contraindications, and other medication-related concerns.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team regarding medication therapy.

Maintain appropriate control over the procurement, storage, distribution, and dispensing of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.

  • Dispense controlled substances and maintain required inventories and documentation.
  • Conduct routine inspections of medication storage areas and maintain appropriate records.
  • Ensure medications and pharmaceutical supplies are properly labeled, stored, and distributed.
  • Maintain required pharmacy records, licenses, inventories, and regulatory documentation.
  • Participate in pharmacy quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
  • Monitor formulary utilization to support effective treatment and responsible medication management.
  • Maintain appropriate emergency medications and antidotes.
  • Provide medication education and consultation to patients, families, and facility staff as appropriate.
  • Serve as a resource to clinical staff regarding medications, pharmacy practices, and medication-related policies and procedures.
  • Support pharmacologic and pharmacokinetic considerations in patient treatment planning.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and safeguard protected health information.

Ensure pharmacy operations comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulatory requirements, facility policies, and accreditation standards.

What You'll Bring

Education

Graduate of an accredited School or College of Pharmacy.

Licensure

Current and active Pharmacist license in the applicable state.

Experience

  • Three years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
  • Experience supporting medication management for the patient populations served by the facility.
  • Knowledge of age-specific medication dosing and clinical considerations.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Knowledge of applicable federal and state pharmacy regulations.
  • Working knowledge of Joint Commission standards and OSHA requirements.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety.
  • Sound clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Schedule: PRN

  • Flexible evening and weekend availability
  • Schedule based on facility and patient-care needs

Why Join Perimeter?

At Perimeter Healthcare, we are committed to helping patients and families find hope through quality behavioral healthcare. Our team members have the opportunity to make a difference while working in a collaborative environment focused on patient safety, compassion, and positive outcomes.

As Part of Our Arlington Team, You'll Enjoy

  • Flexible PRN scheduling
  • Supportive facility leadership
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork
  • A patient-centered behavioral healthcare environment
  • Opportunities to use your clinical expertise in meaningful ways
  • A workplace committed to quality, safety, and compassionate care

About Perimeter Healthcare

Perimeter Healthcare provides mental and behavioral healthcare services across a variety of treatment settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and outpatient programs.

Our mission is centered on providing high-quality, compassionate care and creating positive healing environments for the patients and families we serve.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're a licensed Pharmacist looking for a flexible PRN opportunity where your knowledge and clinical expertise are valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team committed to making a meaningful difference in behavioral healthcare!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist will dispense medications safely and accurately while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective medication management. They are also responsible for maintaining pharmacy records, regulatory compliance, and conducting routine inspections of medication storage areas.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School or College of Pharmacy and hold an active Pharmacist license in the applicable state. Three years of hospital pharmacy experience is preferred, along with knowledge of Joint Commission standards and medication safety protocols.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication dispensingPharmacotherapyInventory managementPatient educationPharmacokineticsInterdisciplinary communicationControlled substance management

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 40% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPharmacy median $145k (middle half $135k–$169k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Texas786 active10,295 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 40% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,181 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Perimeter Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Alpharetta, Georgia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible PRN scheduling
Supportive facility leadership
Collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork

Living in Arlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$287k
Typical market rent
$1,468/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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