Staff Pharmacist, Salaried

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$66.5-$71.45/hr

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Job Description

$66.50 – $71.45/hour | Full-Time

Join a community-focused pharmacy with a supportive team and a more balanced workload than traditional retail chains.

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Focus more on patient care and less on phone interruptions. Our dedicated call center handles approximately 96% of incoming pharmacy calls.
  • Practice at the top of your license through innovative clinical services, including Strep Test & Treat, UTI treatment, yeast infection treatment, cold sore consultations, and other CPA-based programs.
  • Enjoy flexible scheduling and a supportive pharmacy team committed to clinical excellence and professional growth.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
  • Save on everyday essentials with a 10% team member grocery discount
  • Build meaningful relationships with patients while making a positive impact on the health of the communities we serve.

Job Summary

In This Role, You Will

  • Oversee daily pharmacy operations.
  • Provide prescriptions and patient consultations.
  • Supervise pharmacy technicians, interns, and clerks.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company policies.

Essential Functions

  • Staff Pharmacists fill prescriptions following laws and policies: retrieve, measure, label, and audit.
  • Assist customers and physicians with prescription and health inquiries per CS guidelines.
  • Offer professional consultations per state and federal regulations.
  • Communicate billing and dispensing procedures under CMS DMEPOS guidelines, including complaints.
  • Participate in clinical programs and handle pharmacist-related phone inquiries.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure policy and legal compliance.
  • Conduct monthly CII audits and maintain controlled substance records.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Verify prescriptions and check patient records.
  • Order, stock, and maintain inventory of pharmacy products.
  • Train pharmacy technicians and give performance feedback.
  • Manage customer sales register and ensure pharmacy professionalism.

Other Duties

  • Keep the pharmacy clean and organized.
  • Attend training and policy update meetings.
  • Maintain standards in management's absence and engage in clinical programs.

Environmental Factors

  • Exposure to cleaning and compounding chemicals and bloodborne pathogens.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Doctorate in Pharmacy
  • Licensed Pharmacist (active state license required)
  • Successful completion of NAPLEX and State Law exams
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

Associated Food Stores is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Pharmacist oversees daily pharmacy operations, including filling prescriptions, providing patient consultations, and supervising pharmacy staff. They ensure compliance with all legal and company policies while participating in clinical programs and maintaining inventory.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Doctorate in Pharmacy and possess an active state pharmacist license. Successful completion of NAPLEX and State Law exams is required, along with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient consultationPrescription verificationInventory managementTeam leadershipRegulatory complianceControlled substance managementAdaptability

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 53% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $145k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution14 jobs · 12 employers

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<$145k
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$145k-165k
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$165k-185k
3
$185k-205k
1
$215k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
8%
CME allowance
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

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

Living in Layton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$452k
Typical market rent
$1,652/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Fresh Market (Associated Food Stores, Inc)

Wholesale
Salt Lake City, Utah
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
10% team member grocery discount
Flexible scheduling