Pharmacist Supervisor | San Carlos, AZ | Hospital Pharmacy

Experienced Pharmacists with hospital and leadership experience — this opportunity is for someone who can do more than dispense medications. The team needs a pharmacist who can lead technicians, support daily pharmacy operations, maintain high clinical standards, and keep workflow moving efficiently.

Local candidates are strongly preferred because there may be an opportunity to transition into a full-time position if the fit is right.

Job Title: Pharmacist / Pharmacy Supervisor
Location: San Carlos, Arizona
Employment Type: Contract
Setting: Hospital / Retail Pharmacy
Leadership: Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians
Full-Time Potential: Local candidates preferred for possible conversion

Provide leadership and supervision for daily pharmacy operations.

Supervise and support Pharmacy Technicians and pharmacy staff.

Ensure medications are prepared, dispensed, and distributed accurately and safely.

Maintain compliance with professional, regulatory, organizational, and governmental pharmacy standards.

Oversee medication purchasing, inventory management, and pharmaceutical availability.

Support safe and compliant management of controlled substances.

Monitor pharmacy workflow and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and patient service.

Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies and procedures.

Participate in quality-improvement and pharmacy-safety initiatives.

Support pharmacy information and medication-dispensing systems.

Provide staff coaching, training, feedback, and professional development.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, technicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Participate in orientation, continuing education, and competency programs.

Assist with operational reporting and identify areas requiring improvement or corrective action.

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school

PharmD preferred

PGY1 / one-year pharmacy residency preferred

Hospital pharmacy experience required

Previous experience supervising Pharmacy Technicians required

Strong pharmacy operations and leadership experience

BLS required or must be obtained within the required onboarding period

Must be able to successfully complete required background and drug screening

Must have a clean professional standing with no disciplinary issues

The client is seeking an experienced pharmacist with a strong leadership background. Candidates should ideally bring:

3+ years of Pharmacist experience

Hospital pharmacy experience

Previous supervisory experience over Pharmacy Technicians

Candidates with 5 years of professional experience and 2 years of management experience will align most closely with the stated leadership qualifications

This position is best suited for someone who is:

Reliable and accountable

Organized and detail-oriented

Able to lead and develop pharmacy staff

Self-motivated and solutions-focused

Comfortable working in both clinical and operational pharmacy environments

Interested in potentially transitioning into a permanent position

For the right pharmacist, this is more than another contract — it is an opportunity to take ownership of pharmacy operations, lead a team, and potentially build something longer-term.