Pharmacist Job Description Template (Free, 2026)

Job Title: Pharmacist (RPh / PharmD) Department: [Pharmacy / Clinical Pharmacy Services] Reports To: Pharmacy Director / Lead Pharmacist / Medical Director Location: [City, State] | [Retail / Hospital / Outpatient Clinic / Specialty Pharmacy] Employment Type: Full-Time | Part-Time | Per Diem Schedule: [Rotating shifts / Day / Evening / Overnight] | [Weekend rotation as applicable] About [Organization Name] [Organization Name] is a [community pharmacy / integrated health system / specialty pharmacy] serving [patient population] in [location]. Our pharmacy team dispenses over [X] prescriptions daily / supports [X]-bed hospital, and is committed to delivering safe, accurate, patient-centered pharmaceutical care. Role Summary The Pharmacist is responsible for the accurate and safe dispensing of medications, clinical review of drug therapy, patient counseling, and compliance with all federal and state pharmacy regulations. This role [will / will not] include clinical pharmacy services such as medication therapy management (MTM), collaborative drug therapy management (CDTM), and immunization administration. Key Responsibilities • Verify and dispense prescription medications with accuracy; perform final pharmacist verification of all dispensed products • Conduct drug utilization review (DUR) for each prescription: screen for drug-drug interactions, drug-disease contraindications, dosing errors, and therapeutic duplications • Counsel patients on proper medication use, storage, potential side effects, adherence strategies, and refill timing • Administer immunizations (influenza, Shingrix, COVID-19, travel vaccines) in compliance with state protocol requirements [if applicable] • Perform medication therapy management (MTM) consultations for patients with chronic disease states including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and asthma [if applicable] • Supervise, direct, and verify work of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns • Maintain accurate controlled substance records, DEA inventory, and diversion prevention protocols in compliance with DEA regulations • Process prior authorizations and work with prescribers on therapeutic alternatives to denied medications • Participate in clinical rounds with the medical team and make evidence-based pharmacotherapy recommendations [hospital/clinical settings] • Manage and maintain pharmacy inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels, proper storage conditions, and medication expiration compliance • Comply with all state Board of Pharmacy regulations, USP <795>/<797>/<800> standards [if applicable], and facility accreditation standards • Complete all required continuing education to maintain licensure and board certifications Required Qualifications • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited institution, or BS Pharmacy (for experienced pharmacists) • Active Registered Pharmacist (RPh) license in [State] or eligibility to obtain prior to start date • DEA registration (or eligibility) for roles involving controlled substance dispensing • Current BLS certification (required for clinical/hospital roles) • Experience with [pharmacy management system: PioneerRx / Epic Willow / QS/1 / ScriptPro / Omnicell / Cerner Firstnet] Preferred Qualifications • Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification: BCPS, BCOP, BCCCP, BCACP, or BCGP • Completed PGY-1 and/or PGY-2 residency (clinical/hospital roles) • Immunization certification (ACIP-trained, state-licensed immunizer) • MTM certification (APhA, Outcomes MTM, Mirixa) • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus for [community pharmacy settings] Compensation & Benefits • Salary: $[X]–$[X] annually (or $[X]–$[X] per hour for part-time/per diem) • Shift differentials for evenings, overnight, and weekends • Health, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) / 403(b) with employer match • Paid time off and paid holidays • Continuing education reimbursement and state licensure fee coverage • Board certification exam reimbursement (upon completion) • Employee prescription discount program [Organization Name] is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.