Staff Pharmacist - Per Diem

About the Role

This per diem, non-exempt Staff Pharmacist position is located at Via Linda Behavioral Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ, contracted through CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. You will work alongside a team of over 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense medication orders to ensure appropriateness, safety, and accuracy
• Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management and pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication regimens for hospitalized patients
• Monitor patient outcomes and medication safety, identifying and preventing adverse drug events
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and interns, ensuring efficient and compliant workflow
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, including Joint Commission, state, and federal requirements
• Maintain the security of pharmacy and controlled substances
• Enter orders and patient information with accuracy
• Aid in the training of new staff
• Update the Director about the daily activities of the pharmacy
• Aid the Director in maintaining the pharmacy

About the Facility

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital is a 120-bed hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in mental health services and substance use treatment for teens and adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and co-occurring addictions.

Pharmacy hours are Monday-Friday from 6:30am-9:30pm and Saturday-Sunday from 8am-4:30pm. The pharmacy utilizes Omnicell and Cerner, including E-Mar and CPOE.

Schedule

This per diem, non-exempt position provides coverage for PTO, weekends, and holidays as needed. There are no regularly scheduled hours for this role.

Requirements

• BS or PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy
• Current Arizona Pharmacist license in good standing
• Experience using MS Office and pharmacy information systems
• Demonstrated accuracy and timeliness in a work setting
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond to client concerns

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an inpatient hospital environment
• Experience in mental health and/or substance abuse disorders

Pay

The hourly pay for this role ranges from $44.09 to $78.70 per hour based on full-time employment, depending on factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).