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Staff Pharmacist - IRP

PharmacistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$52.79-$64.66/hr

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Job Description

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Job Title

Staff Pharmacist - IRP

Department

Veterinary Medical Center | Pharmacy

The Veterinary Medical Center Staff Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmacy services and customer support to internal and external clients and students; dispensing prescriptions, sterile and non-sterile compounding and maintaining records in accordance with Ohio State Board of Pharmacy regulations; overseeing drug storage, narcotics inventory and administration; managing inventory in pharmacy and automated dispensing system; maintaining inventory and pricing data in hospital information system; and other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.

Position with potential for evenings, holidays, and rotating Saturday mornings; may also participate in rotating on-call duties.

Hiring Range: $52.79 - $64.66

Additional Information

  • Minimum Education Required
  • Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Required Experience

Registered Pharmacist in the State of Ohio.

Desired Experience

  • Experience as a pharmacist in a veterinary setting.
  • Physical Requirements

Standing for long periods of time; Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 50 pounds; Exposure to animal dander and/or zoonotic diseases; Exposure to needle sticks, hazardous chemicals, and/or bio-hazardous waste. Requires weekend, nights, and/or holiday hours.

Location

Veterinary Medical Center (0299)

Position Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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Key Responsibilities

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmacy services, including sterile and non-sterile compounding and dispensing prescriptions. They also manage drug storage, narcotics inventory, and maintain records in compliance with Ohio State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Ohio. Experience in a veterinary pharmacy setting is desired.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Inventory managementPrescription dispensing

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 55% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$122k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • Includes weekends
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