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Dayton, Ohio

Pharmacist I - Rx Solutions Center-6

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$94k-$165k

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Job Description

Pharmacist I - Rx Solutions Center (RSC) is responsible for supporting the department and organizational strategies, goals and vision. Utilizing pharmaceutical and clinical expertise to improve the health and well-being of our members.

Essential Functions

Execute pharmacy programs and clinical pharmacy initiatives that optimize medication therapy management, improve quality of care, and reduce costs

Conducts comprehensive medication reviews to ensure appropriate utilization, drug interactions, gaps in care, unnecessary medication, ineffective medications, inappropriate doses, adherence barriers, and overall medication adherence

Determines appropriate interventions to resolve medication therapy problems, achieve goals of therapy, and prevent new problems for members

  • Supports STAR measures and/or other clinical programs
  • Documents all activities involved with clinical calling programs in a timely manner
  • Act as primary contact for providers and members about pharmacy and medication related issues
  • Provide support and collaborate with pharmacy technicians to drive clinical initiatives
  • Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy required
  • PharmD preferred
  • Minimum of three (3) years of retail pharmacy experience is preferred
  • Minimum of one (1) year managed care or Medicare experience is preferred

Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills

Computer proficient with basic knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

  • Familiarity with Medicaid and Medicare
  • Highly customer service oriented
  • Understands the pharmacist’s clinical role in the care of members
  • Organized and learns quickly
  • Uses proper grammar in print and e-mail communications
  • Excellent attendance and punctuality
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical listening and thinking skills
  • Time management skills
  • Decision making/problem solving
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to provide education and support to team members

Licensure and Certification

  • Current, unrestricted Ohio Registered Pharmacist (RPh) licensure is required
  • Ability to acquire additional state license(s), as required

Working Conditions

General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Compensation Range

$94,100.00 - $164,800.00

CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level.

In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type (Hourly/salary)

  • Organization Level Competencies
  • Fostering a Collaborative Workplace Culture
  • Cultivate Partnerships
  • Develop Self and Others
  • Drive Execution
  • Influence Others
  • Pursue Personal Excellence
  • Understand the Business

This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of belonging that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.

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Key Responsibilities

The Pharmacist will execute clinical pharmacy initiatives to optimize medication therapy management and improve member health outcomes. They will conduct comprehensive medication reviews, manage clinical calling programs, and collaborate with providers and pharmacy technicians.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and a current, unrestricted Ohio Registered Pharmacist (RPh) license. At least three years of retail pharmacy experience and one year of managed care or Medicare experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication reviewCommunicationCritical thinkingPharmacist licensure

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 50% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$129k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Pharmacy market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$165kPharmacy median $141k (middle half $135k–$143k)464 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$139k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Ohio501 active10,258 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 50% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusOhio pharmacist listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 12% offer loan repayment507 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,770 in the last 30 days3,209 the 30 days before (+17%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+3.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Care Sourcesilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index7 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life 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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Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,041 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Care Source

Insurance
Dayton, OH
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive total rewards package
Bonus tied to company and individual performance

Living in Dayton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$147k≈ 1.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,241/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.