Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$131k-$133k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Our Company
PharMerica
Overview
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
- PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacist in the Roanoke, VA area!
This is an excellent opportunity for pharmacists seeking a more predictable workflow, stronger work-life balance, and an alternative to the challenges of traditional retail pharmacy. Our pharmacists work closely with healthcare teams to ensure safe, accurate, and timely medication services for patients who depend on us every day.
If you’re looking for a role with stability, meaningful impact, and no drive-thru or immunization quotas, we’d love to connect with you.
Rotating Schedule (Standard Shifts Include)
- Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Monday – Friday 10:00 am-6:30 pm
- Monday – Friday 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Monday – Friday 2:30 pm-11:00 pm
- Rotating Weekends: 8:00 am -7:00 pm
- Location: 9386 Hardy Rd., Vinton, VA 24179
Minimum Qualifications
Active Pharmacist license in Virginia
Why Join PharMerica?
- Closed-door pharmacy environment
- Predictable workflow and team-based setting
- No direct patient-facing retail environment
- No drive-thru or immunization quotas
- Opportunity to collaborate with healthcare professionals supporting long-term care patients
- Stable, growing organization dedicated to quality care
- Relocation assistance and/or sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (including up to $5,000 childcare FSA)
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Shift Differential
- DailyPay
- Tuition discounts and reimbursement programs
- Pet Insurance
- Employee wellness and discount programs
- Benefits may vary based on employment status.
Responsibilities
How YOU Will Benefit
- Supportive team with room to work independently
- Ongoing training and career growth
- Advancement opportunities in a growing company
- Referral bonuses
As a Pharmacist You Will
Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper route of administration.
Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and facility staff regarding medication therapy changes and optimizations.
Maintain up-to-date patient/resident profiles, including medical history, lab results, and current medications (prescription, OTC, and home remedies).
Ensure laboratory tests required for monitoring high-risk medications are appropriately ordered, reviewed, and communicated to the healthcare team.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical and technical support.
Document all communications and clinical interventions in the patient’s medical record, including interactions with families and caregivers.
Implement and enforce policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, administration, and disposal of medications and biologicals.
Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements related to pharmacy practice and medication management.
- Report medication-related errors and adverse drug events to the Pharmacy Manager as required.
- Educate and support facility/agency staff on safe and effective medication handling procedures.
- Perform other pharmacy-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D preferred
- One year experience in long term care
- License/Certification(s): current and valid pharmacist license in the state of practice
- Knowledge of drug therapy guidelines, medication safety practices, and regulatory standards (CMS, DEA, FDA).
- Proficiency in electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems
- Strong clinical judgement, and effective written and verbal communication
*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day
About Our Line of Business
PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals.
We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network.
Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success.
For more information, visit pharmerica.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Salary Range
USD $131,120.00 - $133,120.00 / Year
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% are remote, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist at Phar Merica a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,254 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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