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Pharmacy First Health
Battle Mountain, California

Pharmacist in Charge

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$70/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Pharmacy1st Health is building the clinical infrastructure for rural America by transforming independent pharmacies into integrated care delivery hubs. Our model combines primary care, pharmacy services, and chronic disease management under one roof, creating a new, lower-cost site of care for underserved communities.

We operate across multiple states and are rapidly expanding a network of rural clinics co-located with pharmacies. Our goal is to deliver scalable, high-quality care while improving access, outcomes, and cost efficiency.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) to lead daily pharmacy operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold the highest standards of patient care.

The PIC will play a critical leadership role in managing clinical services, supervising staff, and maintaining the operational and financial performance of the pharmacy.

This role is ideal for a pharmacist who thrives in a high-growth healthcare startup environment and is excited to help transform and expand community pharmacy and clinical care services.

Duties

  • Oversee and ensure compliance with all state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
  • Manage the day-to-day pharmacy operations, including inventory, and workflow.
  • Provide exceptional patient care through accurate dispensing, counselling, and medication management.
  • Mentor and manage team members (pharmacist, technicians, interns, etc)
  • Implement quality assurance, safety, and performance improvement programs.

Collaborate with physicians, family nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

Support business growth through effective management of pharmacy services, including immunizations and clinical programs.

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation for audits, inspections, and internal reporting.
  • Ensure the pharmacy operates efficiently, profitably, and in line with company goals.

Additional Leadership & Growth Expectations

Act with an owner-operator mindset within a fast-growing healthcare startup environment, taking initiative in operational excellence, patient experience, and business growth.

Support the expansion and implementation of new pharmacy and clinical service lines, including programs and healthcare offerings not previously provided under prior ownership.

Serve as a key local leader driving innovation, workflow optimisation, community engagement, and adoption of enhanced patient care services.

Maintain prompt, professional, and effective communication with company leadership on a daily basis through email, text, and phone communication as operational needs require.

Collaborate closely with executive and operational leadership teams to support rapid growth initiatives, compliance readiness, staffing coordination, and continuous service improvement.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
  • Active pharmacist license in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy.
  • Minimum of 2 years of community or retail pharmacy experience preferred.
  • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated understanding of pharmacy regulations and insurance billing.
  • Commitment to excellence in patient care and team development.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly Wage: $65-$70 per hour
  • Relocation assistance
  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Annual Profit Sharing: Eligible for employee profit-sharing program
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), mental health days, and continuing education support are available

Key Responsibilities

The Pharmacist-in-Charge will lead daily pharmacy operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage clinical services to improve patient outcomes. They will also supervise staff, oversee inventory, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to support the growth of integrated care services.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Team LeadershipInventory ManagementStaff SupervisionWorkflow OptimizationClinical Documentation

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 60% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$135k–$146kPharmacy median $172k (middle half $150k–$193k)35 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$127k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in California584 active10,169 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 60% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia pharmacist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment603 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,588 in the last 30 days3,264 the 30 days before (+10%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+2.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Pharmacy First Health

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Overland Park, Kansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Relocation Assistance
Health Insurance
Annual Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Mental Health Days
Continuing Education Support