Pharmacist I - Part Time - Outpatient Pharmacy

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Closing Date:

12/04/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | PTSL OPC Pharmacists

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The 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. As 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 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 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy plus 1 year of experience working as a pharmacist (or pharmacy intern) in a retail or hospital setting.

• Pharmacist license through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or eligible for AR licensure.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Work online as a pharmacist to fill prescriptions in the OPC Pharmacy utilizing computerized filling software, ensuring complete accuracy in dispensing.

• Utilize interpersonal skills with healthcare staff as well as patients to ensure good working relationships and counseling when appropriate.

• The position will help oversee the management duties of the technicians and students in the OPC retail setting.

• The position is responsible for prioritizing the workload based on patient needs and ensuring that the technician(s) and student(s) perform work in the order that best accommodates the workload.

• This pharmacist must demonstrate a willingness to complete all tasks at hand and work as a team player alongside all other staff members to show the ability to complete work in a timely and accurate manner.

• Direct oversight of technicians and acts as the IPPE student preceptor, actively providing training and education as appropriate or assigned.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

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

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Kneeling

Benefits Eligible:

Yes