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Maricopa, Arizona

Pharmacist - PRN

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Job Description

PRN Pharmacist - Exceptional Community Hospital

Exceptional Community Hospital in Maricopa, Arizona is seeking a skilled PRN Pharmacist to join our pharmacy team. We combine the personalized care of a community hospital with the advanced services and technology of major medical centers, all within a supportive work environment that values your expertise.

Why Choose Exceptional Community Hospital?

Full-Service Pharmacy Our pharmacy department provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care from admission through discharge, plus emergency and ambulatory services. You'll work with electronic medical records and bedside medication verification systems.

Supportive Work Environment Experience a collaborative work environment where your expertise is valued. We believe quality patient care starts with supporting our healthcare professionals.

Community Hospital with Advanced Services While we maintain our community hospital approach, our clinical services are comparable to larger institutions. Your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes in our community.

Eloy Location Serve the growing communities of Pinal County while enjoying small-town charm and proximity to both Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas.

What You'll Do

  • Clinical Leadership
  • Interpret and clarify medication orders across all therapeutic areas
  • Provide drug information and clinical consultation during emergency codes
  • Monitor drug therapy and recommend therapeutic alternatives
  • Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff on optimal medication management
  • Operational Excellence
  • Compound, label, and package medications following professional protocols
  • Manage controlled substance security and documentation
  • Maintain Omnicell automated dispensing systems
  • Ensure accurate medication billing and charge capture
  • Patient Care
  • Counsel patients and families on medication use, side effects, and safety
  • Provide drug information for emergency situations
  • Support nursing staff with ongoing pharmaceutical education
  • Promote safe, effective drug therapy practices

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree from AACP-accredited program
  • Current Arizona Pharmacist license
  • BLS and ACLS certification (ACLS waived for retail pharmacy roles)

Preferred Experience

  • Free Standing ED or Micro Hospital Pharmacy background
  • Emergency medicine or acute care experience

Essential Skills

  • Expert knowledge of drug interactions, side effects, and compounding
  • Strong clinical assessment and patient counseling abilities
  • Excellent communication with healthcare teams and patients
  • Proficiency with pharmacy technology and electronic health records

Ready to Join Our Team?

Flexible PRN Schedule | Competitive Hourly Rate | Shift Differentials

Work on your terms with our PRN (as-needed) position. Earn competitive hourly rates plus additional compensation for evening and weekend shifts. In Maricopa's central Arizona location, you'll find meaningful work that fits your schedule.

  • Apply today to join our PRN pharmacy team.
  • Exceptional Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist will interpret medication orders, provide clinical consultations, and manage drug therapy in a collaborative hospital environment. They are also responsible for compounding medications, maintaining automated dispensing systems, and counseling patients on medication safety.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an AACP-accredited program and possess a current Arizona Pharmacist license. BLS and ACLS certifications are required, along with strong clinical assessment and communication skills.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

BLS certification

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 52% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution29 jobs · 25 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
4%
Relocation assistance
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 10,350 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Maricopa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Typical market rent
$1,790/mo
Residents’ average commute
37 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Exceptional Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible PRN Schedule
Shift Differentials