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Avita Care Solutions
Birmingham, Alabama

Floater Pharmacist (Alabama)

PharmacistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

The Floater Pharmacist packages and dispenses prescribed drugs in a clinical environment and handles incoming physician calls, logs data into the computer, performs Rx workflow processing, and conducts drug utilization reviews.

*This is a full-time position that will require floating among our three Alabama pharmacy locations as needed. The position will be primarily based at Avita #1044 located at the Magic Center Wellness Center in Birmingham, AL (3220 5th Avenue S.). The work schedule will vary based on each pharmacy location's operating hours.*

About the Role

Manage pharmacy operations and maintain the highest quality of pharmaceutical care and services while filling in for the PIC

Properly dispense, order, and maintain proper inventory of drugs and supplies, pursuant to all state and federal laws

  • Direct activities and workflow efficiency of the pharmacy staff
  • Collaborate with physicians to discuss potential incompatibility issues with patient prescriptions
  • Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice of pharmacy
  • Keep abreast of changing laws, regulations, and new pharmacy-related programs
  • Consult with clinic providers, administrators, and other personnel as appropriate
  • Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • Uphold a clean, customer-friendly workplace, and always project a professional and positive attitude
  • Perform in accordance with company policies and standards, as well as the spirit of the Company's core values and goals
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

*Additional Alabama pharmacy locations: Montgomery and Dothan, AL

*Pharmacy hours: Monday - Friday; hours vary by location

About You

  • Bachelor’s or Doctoral (PharmD) degree in Pharmacy from an accredited university
  • Pharmacist license in good standing in the State of AL
  • Completion of an ACPE accredited immunization training program
  • 1+ year of full-time retail or clinic pharmacy experience preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal, customer-service, managerial, and communication skills
  • Able to efficiently work, mentor, and supervise staff in a fast-paced environment
  • Capability to travel to our Alabama pharmacy locations for necessary coverage as needed

At Avita Care Solutions, compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do. Join Avita and get inspired to be the care that unlocks the full potential of health for all.

We’re committed to promoting health equity by providing comprehensive, integrated access to pharmacy services, clinical care delivery and digital health through our individualized and culturally competent LGBTQ+, HIV, PrEP, and sexual wellness care.

Avita is a proud member of the U.S. Business Action to End HIV and has been recognized multiple times by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.

Avita is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

We welcome everyone by recruiting, hiring, and promoting individuals without regard to their sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Avita also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.

Avita Care Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package:

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) for eligible team members and their families, along with additional company paid and voluntary benefit offerings.

Six Company Paid Holidays and Three Personal Floating holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Leaves - Two Weeks Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Sick Leave, Time to Vote, Jury Duty, Award Recognition Program, Professional Learning & Development opportunities.

Company Paid benefits – Basic Life and AD&D, Maven and Health Care Advocate Work/Life Balance Program, Health/Dependent Flexible Spending.

Voluntary benefits – Long and Short-term Disability, Pet Insurance, Legal, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Whole and Supplementary Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.

All benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

This position is designated as safety-sensitive due to responsibilities involving patient care, medication handling, access to controlled substances, and other regulated healthcare functions. Employment is subject to Avita's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and applicable legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The Floater Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing prescribed drugs, managing pharmacy inventory, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. They will also supervise pharmacy staff and collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Doctoral degree in Pharmacy and possess an active Pharmacist license in Alabama. Completion of an ACPE accredited immunization training program and at least one year of retail or clinic pharmacy experience are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Drug dispensingInventory managementClinical pharmacyWorkflow managementDrug utilization reviewPatient consultationHIPAA complianceRegulatory complianceStaff supervisionInterpersonal skillsMentoring

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 48% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Pharmacy market look like in Alabama?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in pharmacyranked against 10,003 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPharmacy median $140k (middle half $135k–$150k)127 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Alabama168 active10,186 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% remote · 48% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedAlabama Pharmacist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus · 16% offer loan repayment173 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,759 in the last 30 days3,073 the 30 days before (+22%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Avita Care Solutionssilver tier, 79/100Top Employers work-life index7 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,003 Pharmacy listings), 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.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
14%
CME allowance
9%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 70% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,003 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Avita Care Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Plano, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Six Company Paid Holidays
Three Personal Floating holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Two Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Bereavement Leave
Sick Leave
Time to Vote

Living in Birmingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$109k
Typical market rent
$1,305/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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