Staff Pharmacist - 2nd Shift

Job DetailsJob Location: Polaris Pharmacy Services of Virginia - Norfolk, VA 23513Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: Night ShiftJob Category: PharmaceuticalWHO WE ARE
At Polaris Pharmacy Services, we’re more than a pharmacy — we’re a dedicated partner in care, transforming how patients experience long-term, post-acute, correctional, PACE, and specialty pharmacy services. As industry leaders, we’re raising the bar for quality and coordination across all sites of care, ensuring every patient receives seamless, compassionate, and expert support.

Founded in 2015, Polaris is proud to be locally and independently owned, with a growing national footprint. Our team thrives in a mission-driven environment where innovation meets purpose, and every role contributes to making a real impact. We offer more than just a job — we provide competitive pay, robust benefits, and genuine opportunities for career advancement.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of pharmacy and making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, we invite you to grow with us.

Job Summary:

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the day-to-day operational duties associated with the dispensing of prescription medication as required to meet the needs of a long-term/post-acute care pharmacy. The Staff Pharmacist must adhere to the company’s quality and customer service standards, policies and procedures, as well as the State and Federal guidelines.

 

 Duties/Responsibilities:


Verification for completeness and accuracy of all new and refill labels and orders. Check for content and accuracy of all medication packaging and labeling including emergency drug kits and IV medications
Maintain resident database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including OTC and home remedies)
Assist in the proper ordering, handling, receiving, documentation, and storage of all controlled substances; assist in maintaining a perpetual inventory for schedule II drugs
Work with appropriate pharmacy technician in reconciling Controlled Substances perpetual inventory as required by management for compliance with state and federal regulations
Provide clinical expertise by responding to drug-related questions and concerns initiated by internal staff and external customers
Document all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members in the medical record
Preparation and/or supervision of all sterile IV drug products or solutions
Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage during rotation and as required by management
Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA
Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary depending on business needs
Responsible for the flow of work and appropriate outcomes

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:


Perform accurately and efficiently when dispensing prescription medications
Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evening, weekends, and holidays
Experience using FrameworkLTC
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook
Excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed verbal and written communication skills with English as the primary language.
Ability to work independently as well as working in a team environment, meets deadlines, establish priorities, and be flexible, work under pressure with multiple tasks. Must have strong organizational, customer service, and time management skills, ability to problem solve.
This position must exhibit maturity in judgment


 

 

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:


Current Pharmacist license active and in good standing in the state of practice
Management experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree or Pharmacy Doctorate from an accredited School of Pharmacy
Minimum of two (2) year’s recent experience in an acute-care setting or one (1) year experience as a production pharmacist preferred (not required).
Experience and knowledge base of intravenous admixtures services and intravenous therapy desired.


 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:


May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, walk
May be necessary to work extended hours as needed
May lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
The work environment charac