Retail Staff Pharmacist - Mesquite, NM

Join a dynamic retail pharmacy team serving a community grocery store within a well-established health system in Alamogordo, New Mexico. This travel pharmacist role offers a rewarding opportunity to engage with patients, supervise pharmacy technicians, and contribute to quality pharmaceutical care in a friendly, fast-paced environment. The position is primarily based in a Lowe’s Signature Market pharmacy with occasional coverage needed at a secondary location, providing variety and teamwork flexibility.

Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico
Type: Travel Contract
Assignment Length: 13 weeks or longer (shorter contracts considered)

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 shifts at the secondary location may be required

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately prepare, review, and dispense medication orders following all protocols
• Maintain thorough and accurate patient medication profiles
• Supervise, direct, and verify daily activities of pharmacy technician staff
• Participate in medical emergency response as a pharmacy team member
• Conduct medication storage inspections and manage outdated stock removal
• Orient and train new pharmacy staff as needed
• Ensure adherence to infection control protocols

Qualifications and Experience:

• Active New Mexico Pharmacist License or willingness to obtain prior to start
• Disclose all active and inactive pharmacy licenses for verification
• Minimum one year of retail pharmacy experience preferred
• APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification or readiness to obtain within 30 days
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days
• Ability and willingness to cover shifts at both primary and secondary retail locations, including occasional weekends
• Strong patient counseling and medication dispensing skills
• Comfortable supervising pharmacy technicians and adapting to dynamic environments

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Travel stipend covering housing, meals, and travel expenses
• Weekly pay and medical benefits

This contract role is ideal for an experienced pharmacist seeking a travel opportunity to work in retail pharmacy with flexible coverage needs. If you hold or are eligible for a New Mexico license and meet the certification requirements, consider applying today to advance your pharmacy career in an engaging community setting.