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Phar Merica
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Pharmacist

PharmacistIncludes callNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$65-$68/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Our Company

PharMerica

Overview

PharMerica is hiring a PRN Pharmacist in Colorado Springs, CO!

Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you’ll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!

  • PRN Coverage
  • Hours of operation: Monday- Friday 9:00am- 6:30pm
  • Saturday 12:00pm- 5:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm- 4:00pm
  • On-Call
  • Benefits and perks for you!
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
  • Tuition discounts & reimbursement
  • 401(k)
  • Company Paid Time Off
  • Shift Differential
  • DailyPay
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee wellness and discount programs

*Benefits may vary by employment status

Responsibilities

How YOU Will Benefit

  • Supportive team with room to work independently
  • Ongoing training and career growth
  • Advancement opportunities in a growing company
  • Referral bonuses

As a Pharmacist you will:

Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper route of administration.

Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff regarding medication therapy changes and optimizations.

Maintain up-to-date patient/resident profiles, including medical history, lab results, and current medications (prescription, OTC, and home remedies).

Ensure laboratory tests required for monitoring high-risk medications are appropriately ordered, reviewed, and communicated to the healthcare team.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical and technical support.

Document all communications and clinical interventions in the patient’s medical record, including interactions with families and caregivers.

Implement and enforce policies and procedures for the safe handling, dispensing, and clinical oversight/management of medications.

Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements related to pharmacy practice and medication management.

  • Report medication-related errors and adverse drug events to the Pharmacy Manager as required.
  • Educate and support clinical team and healthcare agency staff on safe and effective medication handling procedures.
  • Perform other pharmacy-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D preferred
  • One year experience in long term care desired
  • License/Certification(s): current and valid pharmacist license in the state of practice
  • Knowledge of drug therapy guidelines, medication safety practices, and regulatory standards (CMS, DEA, FDA).
  • Proficiency in electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems
  • Strong clinical judgement, and effective written and verbal communication

*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day

About Our Line of Business

PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals.

We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network.

Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success.

For more information, visit pharmerica.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $65.00 - $68.00 / Hour

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Medication therapy managementClinical pharmacyDrug interaction screeningPatient profile maintenanceRegulatory complianceClinical judgmentInterdisciplinary collaborationDocumentation

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 57% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in pharmacyranked against 10,041 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$134k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Colorado131 active10,165 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 57% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado Pharmacist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 22% offer loan repayment134 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,691 in the last 30 days3,159 the 30 days before (+17%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+3.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,041 Pharmacy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Pharmacist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs
9
<$170k
7
$170k-180k
4
$180k-190k
4
$190k-200k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
8%
CME allowance
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$99.25-$120.69/hr
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#3

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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 10,041 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About Phar Merica

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Louisville, Kentucky
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement
401(k)
Company Paid Time Off
Shift Differential
DailyPay
Pet Insurance

Living in Colorado Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$399k
Typical market rent
$1,717/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.7
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Colorado Springs, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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