Join a Retail Pharmacy Team as a Travel Staff Pharmacist in Alamogordo, New Mexico
This travel contract opportunity offers a rewarding position within a retail pharmacy located inside a Lowe’s Signature Market grocery store. The pharmacy operates as part of a respected healthcare system, with a secondary retail location available nearby on North Scenic Drive. Candidates should expect to cover shifts at both locations, including occasional weekends, for a flexible and varied work schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately prepare, review, and dispense medication orders in accordance with protocols.
- Maintain precise patient medication profiles to ensure quality care.
- Supervise and direct pharmacy technician staff, verifying daily activities.
- Participate in medical emergency responses as a vital member of the pharmacy team.
- Conduct medication storage area inspections and identify expired medications.
- Assist with orientation and training of new team members.
- Follow strict infection control guidelines across all pharmacy operations.
Qualifications & Desired Experience:
- Active New Mexico Pharmacist License in good standing or willingness to obtain prior to start.
- Disclosure and verification of all active and inactive licenses.
- Minimum of one year as a registered pharmacist preferred.
- APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.
- Comfortable supervising pharmacy technicians and delivering patient counseling.
- Adaptable and flexible for work across two retail locations, including occasional weekend shifts.
- Strong community pharmacy experience, ideally within a grocery store setting.
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 location.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate reflecting experience.
- Travel stipends covering housing, meals, and travel expenses.
- Weekly pay and medical benefits provided.
This travel contract assignment offers a duration of 13 weeks or longer, with shorter contracts considered. If you hold or are willing to quickly obtain New Mexico licensure and immunization certification, and you thrive in a community retail pharmacy environment, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.
Apply today to offer your expertise in a dynamic retail pharmacy role with travel benefits and professional growth.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
- Competitive Salary
- Weekly Paycheck
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Extensive Medical Coverage
- Licensing Assistance
- Custom Housing
- Travel Assistance
- Professional Development Reimbursement