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NCPA, HealthShifts Partner on National Pharmacy Job Board and Staffing Platform

New job board and exclusive staffing pool will provide independent pharmacists and employers with expanded access to pharmacy support

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Oct. 14, 2025) — The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and HealthShifts announced a new partnership that expands career and staffing support for community pharmacy. Through this partnership, NCPA will launch a national job board powered by HealthShifts, and members will gain access to a trusted staffing solution that supports pharmacies with flexible hiring and shift coverage.

“Our members consistently ask for solutions that make staffing and recruitment easier,” said Mark Ey, NCPA’s chief operating officer. “This partnership with HealthShifts delivers a straightforward and practical tool that helps independent pharmacies hire, retain, and manage staffing so they can focus on serving their patients.”
“HealthShifts is proud to partner with NCPA to support independent community pharmacies with innovative staffing solutions,” said Michael D. Hogue, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, Executive Vice President and CEO of the American Pharmacists Association. “With this collaboration, we’re enabling pharmacy owners and teams to respond to staffing challenges, protect patient access, and grow sustainable operations.”

What the partnership includes

  • – National job board for pharmacy roles, powered by HealthShifts
  • – Member access to a trusted staffing solution for shift coverage and hiring
  • – Streamlined posting, applicant tracking, and outreach support
  • – Dedicated onboarding for NCPA members and employers

Availability

The NCPA Job Board powered by HealthShifts will launch on Oct. 14, 2025. NCPA members and employers can request onboarding at https://ncpa.healthshifts.ai/ or through NCPA member communications.

About NCPA

Founded in 1898, the National Community Pharmacists Association is the voice for the community pharmacist, representing over 18,900 pharmacies that employ more than 205,000 individuals nationwide. Community pharmacies are rooted in the communities where they are located and are among America’s most accessible health care providers. To learn more, visit www.ncpa.org.

About HealthShifts

HealthShifts is a pharmacy hiring and staffing platform that connects pharmacy professionals with job opportunities and employers with flexible staffing solutions. HealthShifts is co-owned by the American Pharmacists Association and the California Pharmacists Association, and supports the profession with credentialing integrations, streamlined onboarding, and national reach. Learn more at www.healthshifts.ai.

Media Contacts:

National Community Pharmacists Association
Andie Pivarunas / Jack Mozloom
Email: andrea.pivarunas@ncpa.org / jack.mozloom@ncpa.org

HealthShifts
Robert Hodges
Email: partnerships@HealthShifts.ai