Weekend Clinical Pharmacist – Behavioral Health Hospital

Location: Fayetteville, AR

Specialty Medical Staffing is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for a unique contract opportunity with an inpatient behavioral health hospital in the Fayetteville area. This position is centered around recurring weekend coverage with additional weekday opportunities available to support the Director of Pharmacy during planned absences.

If you're looking for a flexible hospital role that allows you to utilize your clinical expertise while maintaining a predictable schedule, this could be an excellent fit.

Assignment Details

Start: August 22, 2026 (Hospital Orientation August 10–11; Pharmacy Training Week of August 17)
Duration: Ongoing Contract Coverage
Primary Schedule: Approximately one weekend per month, with additional weekday coverage available as needed
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8:00am–4:00pm | Saturday–Sunday: 8:00am–12:00pm with weekend on-call coverage from 12:00pm until 8:00am the following morning

Requirements

• Active Arkansas Pharmacist License in good standing
• Hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred
• Behavioral health experience is a plus
• Experience with HCS and Omnicell is beneficial but not required (training provided)
• Excellent communication and independent decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacist coverage for scheduled weekends and Director of Pharmacy PTO
• Verify medication orders and assess therapy appropriateness
• Prepare and dispense medications while maintaining accurate documentation
• Restock Omnicell cabinets and maintain floor stock inventory
• Consult with physicians and nursing staff regarding medication therapy, interactions, and treatment recommendations
• Answer medication-related questions from providers, nursing staff, and patients
• Support safe, compliant pharmacy operations within an inpatient behavioral health setting

Benefits

• Full medical benefits
• Comprehensive 401k package
• Weekly Direct Deposit payments
• Professional support from our experienced team

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ABOUT US:
Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC is a nationwide medical staffing and recruitment firm that focuses on getting results quickly for our candidates. Our team is highly dedicated to finding you the right position that is best for your career. We focus on specialized roles and have several years of experience in successfully placing our candidates into the perfect position. 

-We will help you stand out by improving your resume, setting up interviews and providing preparation so you are positioned well to stand out among other candidates
-We will help negotiate the best salary and benefits
-We will use our vast network to provide ongoing opportunities and connections
-We will be a career coach providing input, advice and feedback
-We look forward to working with you!

Visit us at www.smstaff.com or email your resume to recruitment@smstaff.com and we will be in contact with you shortly after.

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