Travel Pharmacist
Tuba City, Arizona
Tuba City Regional Health Care

Outpatient Operations Pharmacist - Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation

Location: Tuba City, Arizona
Specialty: Pharmacy
Employment Type: Contract (13 weeks)

Facility Overview

• JCAHO accredited health center serving a 4,400 square mile area in Northwestern Arizona.
• Referral center for western Navajo and Hopi Reservations.
• 73-bed hospital with comprehensive inpatient/outpatient emergency services.
• Services include dental, ophthalmology, orthopedics, OB/GYN, oral and eye surgery, urological procedures.
• Approximately 49% of surgeries are outpatient/ambulatory.
• Diverse community serving Native American tribes (Navajo, Hopi, Southern Paiute) alongside Anglo, Hispanic, and African American populations.
• Medical staff includes a wide range of specialists and nursing professionals.

Position Summary

• Role based in the Outpatient Pharmacy Department.
• Responsible for daily operations of the outpatient pharmacy: staffing, workflow, duty assignments, compliance, and acting as liaison between staff and management.
• Provide comprehensive pharmacy and medication management services to patients across all age groups including pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, oncology, and obstetric patients.
• Serve as a front-line pharmacist ensuring consistent service per facility policies.
• Provide technical and administrative guidance to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians/trainees, aides, and billers.
• May require working rotational shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Education:

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited school, OR
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (BS-Pharm) with 3 years experience from an ACPE-accredited school.
• Licensure:

  • Current, valid, unrestricted pharmacy license in any U.S. State, Territory, or D.C.
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.
• Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years as a Registered Pharmacist.

Additional Information

• Orientation occurs every 2 weeks.
• COVID & Flu vaccination exemptions may be accepted with a declination form.
• Limited housing options available: shared units at $600/month (based on availability). No family or pets allowed per hospital policy.
• Housing application must be submitted 2 weeks prior to start date.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a culturally rich and diverse environment serving Native American communities with a broad range of healthcare services.