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Pharmacy Alternatives
Christiansburg, Virginia

Pharmacist In Charge

PharmacistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$165k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Our Company

Pharmacy Alternatives

Overview

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacist In Charge in Christiansburg, VA!

Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you’ll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!

We are seeking a Registered Pharmacist, Licensed in VA, who will work closely with pharmacy management to help oversee daily operations, drive quality enhancement, and cost‑saving strategies within a Long-Term Care environment. The Pharmacist in Charge will offer clinical and technical expertise to both pharmacy and regional staff, helping to strengthen a coordinated, team‑oriented approach to care.

  • Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm w/ with flexibility as needed for operations support.
  • Salary awarded will be based on experience and licensure
  • Benefits and perks for you!
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
  • Tuition discounts & reimbursement
  • 401(k)
  • Company Paid Time Off
  • Shift Differential
  • DailyPay
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee wellness and discount programs

*Benefits may vary by 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 In Charge You Will

Ensure full compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards.

Supervise and direct pharmacy staff in key operational areas including scheduling, purchasing, and clinical responsibilities.

Collaborate with pharmacy management to implement efficient daily operations and quality improvement or cost containment strategies.

Provide clinical and technical support to pharmacy and regional staff, fostering a team-based care model.

Respond promptly and accurately to pharmaceutical inquiries from customers and internal staff, interpreting clinical needs and providing expert advice.

Maintain comprehensive patient records, including medical history, lab data, and concurrent medications (including OTC and alternative therapies).

Accurately document all communications with healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers in the pharmacy system.

Secure and maintain necessary documentation to ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and corporate policies.

Enforce safe practices for the procurement, storage, distribution, and disposal of medications and biological products.

Document all communications and clinical interventions in the patient’s medical record, including interactions with families and caregivers.

Perform additional duties as assigned to support the pharmacy team and patient care goals.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (BPharm or equivalent)
  • Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice

Demonstrated Pharmacy Experience

  • In-depth knowledge of pharmacy laws and both federal and state regulations related to long-term care
  • Familiarity with pharmaceutical care practices for long-term care residents
  • Proficiency in computer use, including pharmacy management systems

Desired

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
  • Experience in long-term care pharmacy settings

Behavioral Competencies

  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Goal-oriented and self-motivated
  • Proven team player with a collaborative mindset
  • Excellent customer service orientation
  • Effective oral communication skills

*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day

About Our Line of Business

Pharmacy Alternatives®, an affiliate of PharMerica, is a specialized pharmacy provider focused on serving individuals with cognitive or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Pharmacy Alternatives offers long-term pharmacy solutions specializing in serving special-needs populations who live in intermediate care facilities, waiver homes, group homes, assisted living, supported-living or foster care.

Our state-of-the-art approach includes packaging technology specially designed for the population we serve and electronic medication management that helps people live their best lives. For more information, please visit pharmacyalternatives.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $150,000.00 - $165,000.00 / Year

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pharmacy operationsClinical expertiseRegulatory complianceStaff supervisionPatient record maintenanceOrganizational skillsTeam leadership

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist In Charge at Pharmacy Alternatives a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 9,847 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 42 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 45% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$158k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $156k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
11%
CME allowance
11%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 90% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,847 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Christiansburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$303k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,562/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
Tuition discounts & reimbursement
401(k)
Company Paid Time Off
Shift Differential
DailyPay
Pet Insurance