The University of Arizona

Clinical Pharmacist (Extended Temporary Employment)

The University of Arizona$99K — $129K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Arizona Registered Pharmacist license or eligibility for licensure by hire date.
  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning required.
  • Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY2 preferred, specializing in ambulatory care or infectious diseases.
  • Board certification or certification by the American Academy of HIV Medicine is advantageous.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate medication orders for contraindications, interactions, and appropriateness.
  • Initiate laboratory and diagnostic requests for drug therapy monitoring.
  • Provide treatment adherence counseling for the HIV Treatment Adherence Program.
  • Assist with medication issue resolution, including prior authorizations and patient assistance programs.
  • Act as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents, offering educational support.

Benefits

  • Limited health benefits eligible under the University system.
  • Opportunity for permanent position after initial temporary term.
  • Professional development through preceptorship and patient education.
  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary team in HIV care.
Full Job Description
Clinical Pharmacist (Extended Temporary Employment)

Posting Number
req27005

Department
Medicine

Department Website Link
https://medicine.arizona.edu/deptmedicine/

Location
Tucson Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases' Petersen HIV Clinic provides comprehensive healthcare and support services to people with or at risk for HIV. The Clinical Pharmacist will work as a vital member of a multidisciplinary team consisting of ID physicians and members of the Ryan White program to provide excellent levels of care for patients, including treatment adherence services. While this is an extended temporary employment position that is set to end 24 months after the date of hire, around late September or early October 2028, there is the possibility for it to transition to permanent employment.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Evaluates medication orders for contraindications; drug-drug interactions; drug-food interactions; allergies and appropriateness of drug, dose, frequency and route. Formulate patients' treatment plans and initiate, modify, and continue appropriate drug therapy in accordance with HIV standards of practice or in consultation with the primary physicians.
  • Initiate requests for appropriate laboratory and other diagnostic studies as needed for monitoring drug therapy.
  • Provide treatment adherence counseling and support for patients in the HIV Treatment Adherence Program.
  • Assists patient and multidisciplinary team with solving medication issues (i.e., prior authorization, patient assistance programs, and financial support programs).
  • Act as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents in clinic. Provides educational information for patients and families, program staff, and other patient care professionals. This may be in the form of a continuing education presentation or other department-wide communication.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong understanding of HIV pharmacy services.
  • Ability to travel to different clinic sites.
  • Possess a high level of organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, and track both long- and short-term projects while performing day-to-day tasks.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively work with a multidisciplinary team to solve problems or improve operations.
  • Demonstrate personal responsibility, respect for self and others, innovation through teamwork.


This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, or currently licensed in another state and eligible for licensure in the State of Arizona with the requirement to obtain licensure by the date of hire.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY2 with specialization in ambulatory care, infectious diseases, internal medicine, or equivalent work experience.
  • Board certification or Certified Pharmacist by the American Academy of HIV Medicine.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish.
  • Experience with Quality Improvement practices.
  • Experience working in a clinical/hospital setting or with populations who are at high risk for HIV/AIDS or other disease states.
  • Completion of three (3) years of clinical pharmacy experience providing comprehensive medication management services in an ambulatory care/internal medicine/infectious diseases setting within the last three (3) years.
  • Experience with HIV/AIDS medications and treatment.


FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Health Care and Wellness

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Limited Benefits

Rate of Pay
$99,901 - $129,871

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade
12

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level
PC3

Job Family
Pharmacy

Job Function
Health Care & Wellness

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date
9/27/2028

Contact Information for Candidates

Gerry Flores

[email protected]

Open Date
9/8/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missing information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

About The University of Arizona

The University of Arizona is a public research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885, the UA was the first university in the Arizona Territory. As of 2021, the university enrolls 45,918 students in 19 separate colleges/schools, including the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix and the James E. Rogers College of Law, and is affiliated with two academic medical centers (Banner - University Medical Center Tucson and Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix). The University of Arizona is one of the elected members of the Association of American Universities (an organization of North America's premier research institutions) and is the only representative from the state of Arizona to this group. UA athletes have won national titles in several sports, most notably men's basketball, baseball, and softball. The official colors of the university and its athletic teams are cardinal red and navy blue.
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