Pharmacists
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Short-term jobs that go a long way for you and your career.
If you’re looking to expand your professional opportunities as a pharmacist, Pharmacy Locum Jobs can help you get started. We connect pharmacists to temporary contract work in healthcare facilities in need of staffing support. You can set your schedule, choose where you want to work, and enjoy the flexibility and opportunities that come with travel work! We’re pharmacists too, so we understand the field and can ensure that your next job will have you set up for success.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our How-To Guide For Working Locum Tenens
At Pharmacy Locum Jobs, we are pharmacist owned and operated. This means we truly understand the contractors process and can provide you with the information you need when looking into a job. We’re here to make connecting you to your next job as easy as possible–here’s how it works!
1. Submit Your Information
Start by exploring our featured jobs, then reach out to us for more information. From there, we’ll take the time to get to know you and understand what you’re looking for in an assignment.
2. Finding the Right Job for You
We want to know where you’re interested in traveling, when you want to start work, how long you’re looking to work, so we can browse our openings to find the right fit for you.
3. Apply for a Position
If one of our openings catches your attention, the next thing to do is submit your information and an application for the position.
4. Send your Availability & Rates
Once we know the specifics for the position you’re interested in, send us your availability and rates so we can get a contract that works for you and your terms.
5. Get Approved
Once the information in your application is reviewed by our team of experts and the client seeking a temporary pharmacist, we let you know if you are approved to move forward.
6. Sign Contract
We coordinate this entire process, so all you have to do is sign the contract once your terms are in place.
7. Your First Day!
Once your contract is in place, your opportunity to explore new places and expand your professional experience can begin.
8. Where to Next?
We’re here to help throughout any assignment you take, and when one assignment ends, you have the opportunity to extend your contract or move on to a new location!
flexible work options
Where We Place Our Locum Pharmacists
Hospitals
Clinics
Retail Pharmacies
Our team has connections to healthcare facilities in many locations to help fulfill contingent staffing needs in hospitals, clinics, and even retail pharmacies. The locations, the workload, and the possibilities vary from job to job. Learn more about these jobs–and all of our exclusive jobs– on our job board. You can choose where you’ll go next!
Pharmacist Job Openings
Start your search for your next job by browsing our job board. Each of these jobs has been vetted by our team of pharmacists, so you can trust the options you’ll find here. Ready to start working on your terms?
Hospital Pharmacy Director
Upper Peninsula, Michigan
W2 Permanent Placement
$155,000
- Mon-Fri 8 am – 4:30 pm
- Three to five years of previous supervisory/administrative experience required
- Hospital experience required
- EPIC
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Don’t Get Lost in the Paperwork!
When it comes to credentialing, we’ll let you know exactly which professional licenses, personal documents, and other credentials you will need for each job. We recommend keeping the following documents and paperwork in an easily-accessible folder on your computer or phone.
Professional Licenses Needed
- Pharmacist license
- Diploma (PharmD or RPh)
- Copy of updated CV
- Email addresses of 3 peer colleagues for professional references
- CEUs for the past 2 years
Personal Documents Needed
- Current mailing address
- Copy of Social Security card
- Color photo of Driver’s License
- DOB & Place of Birth
How to Submit
We recommend using the app CamScan or a similar app. This allows you to take pictures on your phone and save them as PDF documents. Then, you’ll be able to email them to us or upload to your portal.
Insurance, Records & More
Additional criteria at the pharmacy’s request may include:
- BLS certification
- Current flu shot record
- COVID immunization record
- Background check
- Drug screen
- APhA (American Pharmacists Association) vaccination certification
- Malpractice insurance
- Statements or claims report/actions taken against your license
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FAQ
Our team is here to help you make your work life better. We aim to be transparent and authentic, offering personalized support to our fellow pharmacists and clients. Here’s some commonly asked questions about working with Pharmacy Locum Jobs.
Are locum pharmacists 1099 contractors?
Yes! As a locum pharmacist you are a 1099 contractor with the tax benefits of working independently.
Will I be able to take off days or vacation during my locum assignment?
Yes! One of the perks of working locum tenens is flexibility and the ability to set your own schedule. When we are discussing your contract, days off can be negotiated prior to signing an agreement with a facility.
Will I need my own health insurance and retirement plan?
Locum jobs offer competitive pay rates and 1099 tax benefits! Locum pharmacists usually carry their own health insurance and retirement plan in the form of a SEP or solo 401k.
Do I need my own malpractice?
Yes, malpractice insurance is recommended to protect you from claims of negligence or malpractice.