Pharmacist II – Inpatient Pharmacy

University of Arkansas System

Pharmacist II ensuring safe and effective medication therapy and supervising pharmacy functions at UAMS. Providing patient care and education, coordinating dispensing, and promoting process improvement.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in medication therapy management, including assessing and dispensing medications, while ensuring patient safety and effective communication with healthcare professionals. Capable of supervising pharmacy technicians and students, promoting process improvements, and providing in-depth training.

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Pharmacist LicenseMedication Therapy ManagementSupervisory ExperiencePharm.D. DegreeAdverse Drug Event Reporting

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Hard Skills

Medication DispensingClinical JudgmentDose EvaluationMedication Interaction MonitoringDocumentation of Interventions

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam LeadershipPatient Care FocusProcess ImprovementStaff Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Board CertificationArkansas State Board of Pharmacy License

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy PracticeHealthcare CollaborationPatient SafetyOperational ProjectsContinuing Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

A Pharmacist II 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 by evaluating appropriateness of dose, route and formulation, allergies, medication interactions, monitoring, etc.
They will report adverse drug events and medication safety events, and will document interventions in the medical record.
The pharmacist will have frequent communication with other healthcare professionals as a drug information resource and provide educational information to ensure great patient care.
A pharmacist II 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 assist with prioritizing day-to-day workflow based on immediate need and a rapidly changing workload.
A pharmacist II will be expected to promote staff engagement and involvement in process improvement projects.
They will also promote continued learning through assisting with operational projects, periodic in-services, and/or continuing education presentations.
The pharmacist will be expected to perform formal, in-depth training of new staff and students.
The pharmacist may also provide enhanced oversight and be responsible for an assigned practice area.
They may also serve as a liaison between the pharmacy service line and the assigned practice area.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy plus 3 years 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
Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a Pharm.D. (preferred)
Advanced degree – (MS, MBA, MHA, MPA, etc.) AND/OR Completion of a general or administrative ASHP-accredited residency (preferred)
One (1) year of prior supervisory or personnel management experience AND/OR Five (5) years of experience in the applicable area or PGY-2 residency (preferred)
Board certification or equivalent accredited certification/credentials in a related field (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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