Travel Pharmacist | Mesa, Arizona

Job Description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Pharmacist with a desire to travel and gain valuable experience in Indian Health Service (IHS) settings awaits in Arizona. This 13-week travel assignment offers immersive clinical practice in a unique, culturally rich environment serving Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute communities.

Location:
Mesa, AZ (with primary work at main campus and satellite clinics within the IHS network; local housing available on the reservation, or option to commute approximately one hour from Flagstaff)

Schedule:

• 7 days on / 7 days off rotation
• Work week: Wednesday through Tuesday
• Hours:
  • Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive pharmacy and medication management services across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Provide direct patient care for diverse populations including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, oncology, and obstetric patients
• Work rotating shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Support pharmacy operations in accordance with organizational policies
• Opportunity for career advancement from Pharmacist to Advanced Practice Pharmacist roles encompassing clinical services and leadership responsibilities, including management of pharmacy teams and specialized clinics
• Contribute to quality improvement and program development aligned with mission and vision

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution
• Valid, unrestricted pharmacist license from any U.S. state, territory, or DC (Arizona license not required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Minimum two years as a registered pharmacist and at least one year in clinical pharmacy practice
• Fingerprinting clearance prior to start date

Perks:

• Experience working within a culturally diverse and medically comprehensive health system accredited by JCAHO
• Exposure to a wide variety of clinical specialties and patient populations
• Local housing assistance available on the reservation at reduced cost, with an option to commute from Flagstaff

This assignment is ideal for pharmacists motivated by clinical diversity and cultural enrichment rather than compensation. If you are ready to expand your expertise with IHS clinical pharmacy and contribute to a vital community healthcare mission, apply today. Opportunities like this fill quickly—secure your placement now.

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