Pays $123k-$127k — $17k below the Pharmacist market median of ~$144k (45 jobs) · Above average in Pharmacy for work-life (5.1/10, vs 7,337 in this specialty)
About the Role
Closed-door long-term care pharmacy. Monday-Friday day shift, every other weekend. No nights. Columbia, MD.
Join PharMerica as a Pharmacist – Closed-Door LTC, No Nights in Columbia, Maryland, United States. Our Company PharMerica Overview PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacist in Columbia, MD! 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $122,720 - $126,880
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Shift Differential
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with PharMerica in Columbia, Maryland, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist will evaluate physician medication orders for appropriateness and provide clinical recommendations to healthcare staff. They are also responsible for maintaining patient profiles, ensuring regulatory compliance, and documenting clinical interventions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and a current, valid pharmacist license in the state of practice. One year of experience in long-term care is desired, along with proficiency in electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 45 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 31% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Pharmacist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 45 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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