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Polaris Pharmacy Services
Plymouth, Michigan

Staff Pharmacist - 1st Shift

Pharmacist Above average in PharmacyNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 6mo ago

About the Role

Full-time day shift staff pharmacist. Long-term care pharmacy. Plymouth, MI.

Join Polaris Pharmacy Services as a Staff Pharmacist – 1st Shift in United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Company paid Life insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Personal Time Off (PTO)
  • Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit-based raises
  • Career growth potential
  • Annual on-site voluntary Flu Vaccines
  • Employee referral bonus program

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Polaris Pharmacy Services in United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Pharmacist manages the daily operational tasks related to dispensing prescription medication for long-term/post-acute care, ensuring adherence to quality standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines. Key duties include verifying order accuracy, maintaining patient databases, managing controlled substances, and providing clinical expertise to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current, active Pharmacist license and demonstrate the ability to perform dispensing duties accurately and efficiently, potentially working flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. A Bachelor's degree or Pharmacy Doctorate is required, with a preference for recent acute-care experience or production pharmacist experience.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Medication DispensingQuality AssuranceCustomer ServicePolicy AdherenceDatabase MaintenanceControlled Substances HandlingClinical ExpertiseIV Drug PreparationHIPAA ComplianceInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationIndependent WorkTeamworkTime Management

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Staff Pharmacist - 1st Shift position at Polaris Pharmacy Services includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts, flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

Michigan's cost-of-living index is 91.0 (US average = 100) — Michigan ranks #6 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Pharmacist roles.

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About Polaris Pharmacy Services

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Fort Lauderdale , FL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k)
Company paid Life insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Personal Time Off (PTO)
Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit-based raises
Career growth potential