Pays $53-$60/hr — $18k below the Pharmacist market median of ~$143k (272 jobs)
Dispensary Pharmacist
About the Role
Dispensary pharmacist for cannabis retail. Provide patient care and education. Newington, CT.
Join Essential Employment Services as a Dispensary Pharmacist – Cannabis Retail in Newington, Connecticut. Who We Are At our core, we believe in the power of unity and purpose. Together, we stand to produce safe, affordable, and sustainable products that enhances the well-being of all, including medical patients and adult-use communities.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $53 - $60/hour.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Essential Employment Services as a Dispensary Pharmacist – Cannabis Retail.
Key Responsibilities
The Dispensary Pharmacist is responsible for accurately dispensing medications, verifying physician orders, and providing patient counseling on usage and side effects. They also oversee inventory management, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree and possess a valid pharmacist license in the state of employment. Previous experience in a retail or clinical pharmacy setting is preferred, along with strong knowledge of pharmacology and patient care practices.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 43 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 33% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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