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Ayr Wellness
Staunton, Virginia

Staff Pharmacist (Part-Time)

PharmacistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$70.00 per hour

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Job Description

Company Description

Ayr Wellness is a leading U.S. multi-state cannabis operator with more than 90 licensed retail locations across Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Nevada, Virginia, and Delaware. We cultivate, manufacture, and sell a broad portfolio of high-quality cannabis products, proudly serving both medical patients and adult-use consumers across our markets.

At Ayr, our strength lies in our people. We’re re-imagining how we work across every part of our business, and we’re looking for builders and doers to roll up their sleeves and help shape what’s next.

The cannabis industry is fast-moving, complex, and full of opportunity. Together, we’re not only shaping a company, but also building the future of cannabis. At Ayr you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing your career alongside a company positioning itself for long-term success.

Job Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for overseeing the safe and compliant dispensing of cannabis products in accordance with Virginia regulations, company policies, and established operating procedures. This role verifies patient eligibility and documentation, provides product guidance within scope of practice, and ensures dispensing activities are completed accurately and in compliance with all applicable requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee dispensing activities to ensure cannabis products are provided accurately and in compliance with Virginia regulations and company procedures

  • Verify patient certifications, identification, and required documentation prior to dispensing
  • Review dispensing quantities to ensure products are dispensed within state-established limits
  • Provide product information and usage guidance to patients within the scope of the role
  • Maintain accurate dispensing records and ensure required documentation is completed in all systems
  • Supervise pharmacy technicians, interns, and dispensing staff in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • Support compliance with inventory controls, product handling, and recordkeeping standards
  • Assist with audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews as needed
  • Partner with dispensary operations manager to support workflow, compliance, and daily operations
  • Help maintain a safe, organized, and compliant dispensing environment

Qualifications

  • Active pharmacist license in the Commonwealth of Virginia and in good standing
  • Ability to meet all state licensing and regulatory requirements related to cannabis dispensing
  • Minimum of 1 year of pharmacist experience in a retail, pharmacy, or regulated dispensing environment preferred
  • Strong understanding of applicable state regulations, dispensing requirements, and recordkeeping standards
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients, team members, and leadership
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a regulated environment
  • Compensation: $70.00 per hour

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

AYR Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Pharmacist oversees the safe and compliant dispensing of cannabis products while verifying patient eligibility and documentation. They also supervise pharmacy staff and ensure all dispensing activities adhere to Virginia state regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pharmacist licensureRegulatory compliancePatient consultationInventory managementStaff supervisionCommunication skillsPharmacy operations

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 48% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $144k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,288 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Staunton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$323k
Typical market rent
$1,562/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Ayr Wellness

Retail
Miami, Florida
501-1,000 employees