Senior Pharmacist
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Job Description
We need a Pharmacist for a State Run Pharmacy.
Tallahassee, FL 32311
The job is from 8AM - 5:00PM with weekends off.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Experience
Fill prescription medications: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Licensed Pharmacist (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Tallahassee, FL 32311 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Tallahassee, FL 32311: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Below are the Job duties.
Dispense and ship drugs through mail order pharmacy on a statewide basis to clients and health care personnel within the County Health Departments (CHDs).
- Serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s primary assistant in all operations.
- Provide pharmaceutical support on a statewide basis to clients and health care personnel within the CHDs as needed.
- Assist with selecting Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians as requested by the Department.
- In collaboration with the Department, provide supervisory duties, which may include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the Pharmacy Manager with developing performance plans and performance appraisals as requested by the Department;
- Plan and assign duties for the Pharmacy Technicians as requested by the Department;
Performing corrective action related to Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technician’s performance as directed by the Department; and
Provide supervision and review of pharmacy support staff to ensure quality control throughout the contract term. Verify the accuracy of the data entry of prescriptions and any drug interactions conducted by the Pharmacy Technician(s).
Fill and dispense the Department’s BPHP Prescription Program medications and pharmacy records as specified by the Department and Florida law as follows:
Fill prescription medications and ensure that the computer-generated documents as specified by the Department and Florida law are included for the correct delivery of medication shipments to CHDs throughout the contract term.
Order all monthly prescription requests received from CHDs and Department of Corrections as directed by the Department.
Ensure pharmaceutical supplies are stored appropriately based on product stability and the manufacturer recommendations throughout the contract term.
Ensure daily controlled drug report and dispensed daily logbook are initialed and dated.
Review client medical profiles for possible medication and food interactions.
Inform clients of drug interactions or allergies and supply the Department’s, BPHP’s, and drug manufacturer’s documents regarding drug interactions or allergies to clients as needed.
Attend and participate in the Central Pharmacy's Quality Improvement Committee meeting as requested by the Department.
Perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural, as directed by the Department.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Pharmacist will dispense medications, manage pharmacy operations, and provide pharmaceutical support to state health departments. They will also supervise pharmacy technicians, ensure quality control, and assist with performance management and staff training.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in filling prescription medications and hold a valid Pharmacist license. The role requires the ability to work on-site in Tallahassee, FL, and the capacity to relocate if necessary.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 28% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,144 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Florida | 660 active | 10,322 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 22% remote · 28% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Pharmacist at Ace InfoTech a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,144 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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