Pharmacist

Pharmacist In Charge

Job Description

The Pharmacist provides safe, accurate, and efficient medication dispensing while delivering exceptional patient counseling and collaborating closely with healthcare providers. This role ensures compliance with all pharmacy laws and regulations, supports a multi-state mail-order operation, and contributes to a high-quality, patient-centered pharmacy experience in a growing organization with strong opportunities for professional advancement.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately and efficiently according to prescription orders.

• Review and interpret physician orders to verify accuracy, clinical appropriateness, and completeness of therapy.

• Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drugdrug and drugdisease interactions, and therapeutic duplications.

• Provide clear and compassionate medication counseling and education to patients, including proper use, dosing, potential side effects, and significant drug interactions.

• Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes, promote medication adherence, and resolve medication-related issues.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including medication histories, allergies, interventions, and clinical notes.

• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local pharmacy laws, regulations, and professional standards of practice.

• Ensure proper storage, handling, and security of medications, including monitoring for and removing expired, recalled, or damaged products.

• Participate in pharmacy quality assurance programs and continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance safety and service.

• Assist with inventory management, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and managing pharmaceutical supplies and related materials.

• Provide excellent customer service by addressing patient and customer inquiries, resolving issues, and promoting available pharmacy services.

• Utilize pharmacy management software and related technology accurately for data entry, prescription processing, and record-keeping.

• Support pharmacist supervision responsibilities as needed in alignment with licensure and regulatory requirements.

• Stay current with developments in pharmacy practice, clinical guidelines, and regulatory changes, and participate in ongoing professional development activities.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support pharmacy operations and patient care.

Essential Skills

• Active, unrestricted State Pharmacist license, with the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain pharmacist licensure in additional states.

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited pharmacy program.

• Ability to support a multi-state mail-order pharmacy operation, including obtaining additional state licenses as required by business needs and regulatory obligations.

• Minimum of 13 years of experience in a retail or mail-order pharmacy setting (preferred).

• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in medication dispensing, data entry, and record-keeping.

• Proficiency in pharmacy management software and related technology systems.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with patients, healthcare providers, and team members.

• Excellent customer service skills with a patient-centered approach.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Capability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local pharmacy laws and regulations.

• Competence in pharmacist supervision activities consistent with licensure and practice standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a small-volume or mail-order pharmacy environment is beneficial.

• Comfort working with a panel of approximately 500 patients and lower daily script volume focused on quality and service.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, prescriptions, and priorities efficiently.

• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with pharmacy practice developments.

• Ability to adapt to evolving business needs, including obtaining additional state licenses with company-supported reimbursement in accordance with policy.

• Demonstrated reliability and professionalism in all aspects of patient care and pharmacy operations.

Work Environment

This role is based in a small, closed-door hybrid pharmacy that serves a focused patient population of around 500 individuals, allowing for a more personalized and less high-volume dispensing environment. The pharmacy emphasizes quality over quantity, with a relatively low number of prescriptions filled each day as part of its value proposition. You will work extensively with pharmacy management software and technology to support both local and multi-state mail-order operations. The schedule follows consistent daytime and early evening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. lunch break, and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. lunch break. The organization is growing rapidly and offers significant opportunities for professional growth and internal advancement, with a culture that values development, quality care, and equal employment opportunity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.

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