Relief Pharmacist

Relief Pharmacist – Temporary Vacation Coverage

Houston, TX | $70/hour | October 19 – November 13, 2026

Job Summary

We are a growing independent pharmacy in Houston, TX seeking an experienced and dependable Relief Pharmacist to provide temporary coverage while our Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) is on vacation.

Coverage Dates: October 19, 2026 – November 13, 2026
Pay: $70.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
Position Type: Temporary / Relief Pharmacist

Our pharmacy serves traditional retail patients as well as a growing clientele of hospice organizations, assisted living communities, and long-term care facilities.

We are seeking a pharmacist who can confidently oversee daily pharmacy operations during the PIC's absence while maintaining excellent standards for patient safety, prescription accuracy, regulatory compliance, customer service, and timely medication fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the pharmacist on duty and oversee daily pharmacy operations during the PIC's vacation
• Review, verify, and dispense prescriptions accurately and safely
• Perform prospective drug utilization review and identify potential drug interactions, contraindications, allergies, dosing concerns, and therapeutic duplications
• Counsel patients and caregivers regarding prescription medications when appropriate
• Provide pharmacist oversight and direction to pharmacy technicians and support staff
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and Texas pharmacy laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Process and oversee prescriptions for retail, hospice, assisted living, and long-term care patients
• Prioritize STAT, urgent, and time-sensitive hospice prescriptions
• Communicate professionally with physicians, hospice nurses, caregivers, assisted living staff, LTC facility staff, patients, and other healthcare professionals
• Respond to prescription clarifications, refill requests, drug-interaction concerns, and other clinical questions
• Assist with controlled-substance prescriptions and required documentation in accordance with applicable regulations
• Oversee prescription workflow to ensure medications are prepared accurately and on schedule for pickup or delivery
• Support inventory management and address medication availability or substitution issues when necessary
• Maintain accurate pharmacy and patient records
• Help ensure smooth day-to-day pharmacy operations throughout the PIC's absence

Qualifications

Required:

• Current, active Texas Pharmacist License in good standing
• Ability to practice independently and confidently as the pharmacist on duty
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy laws, regulations, prescription verification, and medication safety
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities
• Dependable and punctual
• Professional communication and customer-service skills
• Ability to work effectively with pharmacy technicians, patients, caregivers, nurses, physicians, and facility staff
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced pharmacy environment
• Availability during the October 19–November 13, 2026 coverage period

Preferred Experience

• Independent or community retail pharmacy experience
• Hospice pharmacy experience
• Assisted living or long-term care (LTC) pharmacy experience
• Experience working with high-volume or time-sensitive prescription workflows
• Experience communicating directly with hospice nurses, facilities, prescribers, and caregivers

Experience with hospice or LTC pharmacy is preferred, but an experienced retail pharmacist who is comfortable learning our workflow is encouraged to apply.

About the Position

This is an important temporary coverage position. We need a pharmacist who is reliable, clinically competent, organized, and comfortable taking responsibility for pharmacy operations while our PIC is away.

Because we serve hospice patients and residential care facilities in addition to our traditional retail patients, the ideal pharmacist understands that some medication requests require a heightened level of urgency, communication, compassion, and coordination.

Our pharmacy team will be available to assist with established workflows and day-to-day operations.

Compensation & Schedule

Pay: $70.00 per hour
Job Type: Temporary / Relief
Coverage Period: October 19, 2026 – November 13, 2026
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Hours: Approximately 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Houston, TX

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and include:

• Your Texas Pharmacist License status
• Your current availability
• Confirmation of which dates you are available between October 19 and November 13, 2026
• Your retail/community pharmacy experience
• Any hospice, assisted living, or long-term care pharmacy experience
• Your best contact information

Pharmacists who are available for the entire coverage period are strongly preferred.

Qualified relief pharmacists available for all or a substantial portion of the coverage dates are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person