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Richmond, Virginia

Pharmacist - Outpatient Infusion Pharmacy

PharmacistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$53.05-$79.57/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

The Pharmacist ensures the overall integrity, safety, rationality, and effectiveness of the drug use control process for all patients in the assigned geographic or specialty area, including the following patient groups: Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy required or obtained within the first 90 days of employment

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy

Experience REQUIRED: N/A

Experience PREFERRED

Minimum of one (1) year of pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting.

Previous experience with state of the art drug distribution and clinical service methods and drug information sources and retrieval and communication methods.

Education/training REQUIRED

Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited academic program

Education/training PREFERRED

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited academic program

Independent Action(s) Required

The monitoring, screening and verification of all drug-related orders for assurance of proper dosage, route, dosage form, and administration schedule and ensuring expedited preparation and dispensing of all dosage forms by pharmacy personnel.

Resolve drug therapy problems, clarify and correct problematic drug orders, designate pharmacy technicians to perform special assignments, counsel patients regarding the safe and proper use of their medications, and resolve equipment and operational problems.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional Position Requirements

Must be available to work evenings, nights and weekends.

Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.

Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Compensation Range

$53.05 - $79.57

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of drug therapy by screening orders and verifying dosages for patients across all age groups. They also provide medication counseling to patients and oversee pharmacy technicians to ensure efficient drug distribution.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited program and possess or be eligible for a Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license. At least one year of pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Drug therapy problem solvingPharmacy operationsPatient safetyDosage verificationPharmacy technician supervision

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 43 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 49% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in pharmacyranked against 10,144 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$136k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Virginia276 active10,322 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% remote · 49% no call · 72% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,144 Pharmacy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 17 employers
4
<$140k
1
$150k
7
$155k-170k
6
$170k-185k
3
$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
6%
CME allowance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Research Pharmacist Coordinator

Inova Health System · Falls Church, Virginia

$126k-$206k
#2

Clinical Pharmacist (Formulary & Quality)

Centene · Indiana

$108k-$199k
#3

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Adult ICU)- Full-Time Rotate

$159k-$185k
#4

Senior Integrated Clinic Pharmacist

$126k-$174k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,144 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$1,648/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
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.

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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