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Richmond, Virginia

Investigational Drug Services Pharmacist - Inpatient

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 ensures the safety and effectiveness of the drug use control process for patients across all age groups. Responsibilities include screening drug orders, resolving therapy problems, and overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medications.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and possess or be eligible for a Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license. Previous pharmacy practice experience is preferred, and the role requires availability for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Drug information retrievalMedication counselingDrug therapy problem solvingOrder verificationPatient safetyDosage calculationPharmacy operationsTechnician supervision

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 41 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 49% are remote, 46% have no call, 73% 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).

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 19 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
20%
CME allowance
15%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
5%

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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 10,058 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.