Consultant Pharmacist

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Consultant Pharmacist at Guardian Pharmacy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pharmacy pharmacist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Pharmacy position at Guardian Pharmacy is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

This position is based in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a pharmacist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Consulting, Medication Management, Data Analysis, Communication, Excel, PivotTables, PowerPoint, Drug Regimen Evaluation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The consultant pharmacist evaluates patient drug regimens to ensure adequate therapy and monitors facility compliance with Federal and State regulations, while also serving as an information source and liaison between the pharmacy and the facility.

Benefits package: 401k with company match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Basic Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Paid holidays and sick days. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.