Pharmacist PRN - Perioperative Pharmacy

Position: Pharmacist I PRN - Perioperative Pharmacy

Closing Date

01/02/2026

Position Details

Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Shift Vary (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Overview

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

Benefits

• Health:
  Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement:
  Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Summary of

Job Duties

A pharmacist I works under minimal supervision to assess, prepare, dispense and assist in coordinating all day-to-day dispensing functions of the pharmacy in a timely and accurate manner. The pharmacist will use their knowledge, skills and clinical judgment through reviewing orders to ensure safe and effective medication therapy. They will evaluate appropriateness of dose, route and formulation, allergies, medication interactions, monitoring, etc.

The pharmacist will have frequent communication with other healthcare professionals as a drug information resource and provide educational information to ensure great patient care. They will report adverse drug events and medication safety events. They will document interventions in the medical record. The pharmacist will work as a team member to efficiently and accurately perform day-to-day work along with any additional tasks or projects to help achieve departmental goals.

A pharmacist I will assist with technician and student supervision/direction as it relates to day-to-day dispensing functions, tasks and job duties to provide timely and efficient patient services. They will assist with prioritizing day-to-day workflow based on immediate need and a rapidly changing workload.

Minimum Qualifications

Certification as a licensed Registered Pharmacist by the State of Arkansas, or eligibility for licensure by the State of Arkansas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a Pharm.
  
  D.
• 2 years of applicable pharmacy experience

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets prescribers' orders and detects appropriateness of therapy; prepares and dispenses medications.
• Prepares sterile admixtures using proper aseptic technique.
• Prepare/handle hazardous medications (including chemotherapy) and controlled substances according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Answers questions from physicians and nurses.
• Utilize their knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment to provide effective and safe patient care.
• Report adverse drug events and medication safety events, and document interventions in the medical record.
• Will have frequent communication with other healthcare professionals as a drug information resource and provide educational information to ensure optimal patient care.
• Assists leadership in all aspects of pharmacy operations in the area of assigned responsibility.
• Serves as a liaison between the pharmacy service line and the assigned practice area.
• Works well as part of a team and with all shifts.
• Displays a positive attitude that contributes to the overall morale of the pharmacy team.
• Corrects, rather than ignores, problems involving any issues within the medication use process or normal operation of the pharmacy.
• Promotes a safe working environment by adhering to the UAMS patient safety plan and ensuring compliance with policies.
• Adheres to pharmacy laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ensures equipment, technology, and facilities are used, calibrated, and maintained properly (Hexmodal, Kit Check, Pyxis, cleanroom, etc).
• Completes assigned cleaning/compliance/documentation appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned, including staffing at sites at the UAMS Little Rock campus that are covered by the pharmacy for perioperative services.

Salary Information

commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Please contact ask recruitment for any recruiting related questions.

Application Instructions

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

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