Pharmacist - Travel Job

Licensed Pharmacist Contract Position

We're hiring a licensed pharmacist for a contract position in Asheville, NC at a long-term care facility where you will use clinical expertise to ensure the safe and thoughtful distribution of medications to residents. Duties include accepting and dispensing prescription medications, monitoring medication compliance and over-usage patterns, maintaining confidential patient and pharmacy records, advising patients on medication use and side effects, providing patient services such as blood pressure measurement and smoking cessation support, compounding medications including preparing sterile solutions, supervising pharmacy staff, maintaining inventory, and identifying and communicating drug-related problems with prescribers and care teams. A recruiter will reach out to walk you through next steps.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required.
• Current state pharmacist license required. Must be licensed by the North Carolina State Board of Pharmacy or eligible to obtain licensure prior to start.
• Experience in pharmacy practice serving long-term care or skilled nursing populations preferred.
• Experience compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations required.
• Experience supervising pharmacy technicians or pharmacy staff preferred.
• Familiarity with medication counseling, medication therapy management, and drug interaction identification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 6 months of pharmacist experience preferred.
• Experience with long-term care medication distribution systems and state regulatory compliance preferred.
• Experience providing patient services such as blood pressure monitoring and cholesterol management preferred.

Assignment Details

• M-F, four 10-hour shifts per week (schedule may rotate weekly; examples include 9:00–19:00 or 10:00–20:00).
• Onsite at the long-term care facility.

Apply today and a recruiter will reach out to walk you through next steps.

Benefits Designed for Traveling Pharmacists

We value your commitment to patient care and provide a comprehensive benefits package effective from your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join a pharmacy team that provides flexibility, stability, and professional growth in travel contracts serving diverse care settings. Support safe medication use, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and help improve outcomes for long-term care residents.

Location Highlights

Asheville is an outdoor and cultural destination with easy access to natural and urban attractions. The city is adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway and within 30–60 minutes of Pisgah National Forest and Mount Mitchell State Park. Downtown Asheville offers the River Arts District, historic Biltmore Estate, and diverse dining within short commutes. The area supports a mix of outdoor recreation, arts, and regional transit connections to surrounding Western North Carolina towns.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.