Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacy (PRN)

Clinical Pharmacist — Hospital Pharmacy

Keep patients safe with smart, timely medication care. As a Clinical Pharmacist at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC), you’ll round with clinicians, optimize drug therapy, and improve outcomes through evidence-based recommendations and medication-use stewardship. We value teamwork, clear communication, and doing the right thing for every patient.

About Us

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is an innovative, non-profit healthcare system anchored by a central hospital in Harrison, Arkansas, and 13 clinics serving the rural communities of North Arkansas. Our continuum includes Home Health and Hospice, including our inpatient Hospice House. More than 750 team members deliver a comprehensive range of services close to home. Guided by our values of safety, quality, integrity, and community, our mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare across North Arkansas. Our vision is to be the region’s most trusted and preferred healthcare provider—one patient, one family, one neighbor at a time.

Job Summary

Provide clinical pharmacy services to support safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy: consult with providers and nurses, perform drug utilization reviews, monitor therapies, and recommend alternatives as appropriate. Document interventions and collaborate to resolve medication issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform drug utilization reviews; develop drug review criteria and recommend therapy changes.
• Consult with nursing/medical staff on orders, reactions, and medication complaints; suggest evidence-based alternatives.
• Monitor assigned drug therapies and communicate recommendations to physicians and care teams.
• Support medication safety, documentation, and regulatory compliance; maintain accurate records.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited program.
• Arkansas pharmacist (RPh/PharmD) license in good standing.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; strong clinical communication.

Preferred

• Health-system pharmacy experience.

Compensation & Schedule

• Status: PRN
• Schedule: Rotating shifts with some evenings/weekends/holidays based on department needs
• Pay: Competitive salary (details during interview)

Why Join Us

• Direct impact on patient outcomes and safety.
• Collaborative team, supportive leadership, and opportunities to grow your clinical skill set.

Required

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Current Pharmacist license in good standing in the State of Arkansas.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow established procedures and protocols.
• Ability to identify variations, exercise sound judgment, and follow reporting requirements.
• Commitment to professionalism and the NARMC Standards of Behavior.
• Successful completion of all required training, competencies, and annual validations.
• Ability to safely work with needles and sharps.

Preferred

• Two (2) years of experience in a retail pharmacy setting.
• Experience processing prescription insurance claims and resolving billing issues.
• Experience with pharmacy inventory management and medication dispensing systems.
• Strong customer service and patient engagement skills.