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Pharmacist

PharmacistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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.
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  • 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

Inventory managementTeam collaboration

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.

Top contract/1099 Pharmacist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 27 employers

7
<$145k
7
$145k-165k
12
$165k-185k
3
$185k-205k
1
$214k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pharmacist (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health · Hanford, California

$75.03-$102.91/hr
#2

Clinical Pharmacist (Formulary & Quality)

Centene · Indiana

$108k-$199k
#3

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

$63.45-$95.2/hr
#4

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Adult ICU)- Full-Time Rotate

$159k-$185k
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,314 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Providence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k
Typical market rent
$2,213/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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