Pharmacist
Compensation
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Job Description
The Pharmacist oversees the daily operation of the Brown Health Services pharmacy, including prescription processing, direct patient care and patient counseling. The pharmacist also provides medication information and support to students, providers and staff. Position duties also include managing inventory levels to maintain adequate stock within budget levels, placing and receiving orders as well as pricing updates.
This is a per diem position providing coverage 2-3 shifts per month. Must be available to work evenings and weekends during the academic year.
Job Qualifications
Education and Experience
- BS in Pharmacy required.
- Current RI Pharmacist license required.
- 3-5 years’ experience working in a retail pharmacy or equivalent experience.
Job Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Patient education and social skills necessary for working with young adult population preferred.
- Ability to work as part of a collaborative team in group practice.
- Must demonstrate excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
- Experience with pharmacy software systems and electronic health records.
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends, primarily during the academic year.
Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.
Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position. To learn about benefits at Brown University, visit the Brown University benefits page.
Benefits of Working at Brown
Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.
Recruiting Start Date
2026-08-06
Job Posting Title
Pharmacist
Department: Health Services
Grade
Grade 11
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Time Type
Part time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
3.75
Position Work Location
Onsite
Submission Guidelines
The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.
Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.
Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- Still Have Questions?
- If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
- Brown is an E-Verify Employer.
EEO Statement
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities.
The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist oversees daily pharmacy operations, including prescription processing, patient counseling, and direct patient care. They also manage inventory levels and provide medication support to students, providers, and staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a BS in Pharmacy and a current RI Pharmacist license. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in a retail pharmacy setting and proficiency with pharmacy software and electronic health records.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 46% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist at Brown University a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,314 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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