Travel Hospital Pharmacist - Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Job Description

Job Description

Provide your expertise as a retail pharmacist in a dynamic community grocery store pharmacy setting within a respected health system. This travel contract offers an opportunity to work primarily at a retail pharmacy inside a grocery store in Alamogordo, New Mexico, with occasional shifts at a secondary location. A commitment of 13 weeks or longer is preferred, though shorter contracts will be considered.

Location:

• Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Travel position with potential to cover secondary retail site

Schedule:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Closed weekends and six major holidays at the primary location
• Occasional weekend coverage at secondary site

Responsibilities:

• Accurately prepare, review, and dispense medications following established protocols
• Maintain up-to-date patient medication profiles and ensure compliance
• Supervise and direct pharmacy technicians, verifying daily tasks and workflows
• Participate in emergency medical responses as a vital pharmacy team member
• Conduct medication storage inspections, identifying and removing expired products
• Orient and train new pharmacy staff to uphold quality standards
• Follow infection control procedures in all pharmacy operations

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Active New Mexico Pharmacist license or willing to obtain prior to start (all licenses to be disclosed and verified)
• Minimum one year of pharmacist experience preferred, especially in retail settings
• APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification required or willingness to obtain within 30 days
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or willingness to obtain within 30 days
• Strong patient counseling and medication dispensing skills
• Experience supervising pharmacy technician staff
• Flexibility to cover shifts at secondary location including occasional weekends
• Open to travel and available for a minimum 13-week assignment; shorter contracts may be considered

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive hourly rates based on experience
• Travel stipends including housing, meals, and travel expenses
• Weekly pay and medical benefits
• Direct client relationship with no VMS platform involvement

This role requires a highly adaptable pharmacist with excellent communication and leadership capabilities who thrives in a community pharmacy environment. If you meet the licensing requirements and are ready to take on this rewarding travel assignment, apply now to take the next step in your pharmacy career.

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