Pharmacist - Phoenix, AZ

Prime Physicians • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Staff Pharmacist specializing in Retail Pharmacy, focusing on prescription checking and verification. The role is located at the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) in Phoenix, AZ, primarily at the main campus (650 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85012) which includes inpatient and outpatient pharmacies, with potential duties at the 32nd Street Outpatient Pharmacy. The assignment is for one year with the possibility of four one-year extensions. The facility operates 24/7, and shifts can be 8, 11, or 12 hours, including day, evening, and overnight shifts. Weekend and holiday coverage is required. The job involves standing for the full shift with scheduled breaks.

Requirements

• Unrestricted pharmacist license (any U.S. state, territory, or DC - no history of restriction, suspension, or revocation).
• BLS certification.
• Pharm.D. or B.S. Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited program.
• Retail pharmacy experience required.
• Comfortable working high-volume verification (1,000 prescriptions/day).
• Able to stand for the full duration of a shift.
• Works well within a team of checking pharmacists.
• Sharp, fast, accurate final review of technician-filled prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the checking pharmacist, verifying prescriptions filled by pharmacy technicians for accuracy, dosage, and appropriateness.
• Handle a facility volume of approximately 1,000 prescriptions per day.
• Remain standing throughout the shift, with one 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks.
• Work alongside other pharmacists sharing the checking workload.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level