FT Pharmacist (40 Hrs) - Pharmacy - 0251

Giant Food; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 110,100 - 137,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive healthcare

401k plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking a Pharmacist in Charlottesville, Virginia, who will ensure safe and accurate dispensing of medications while providing exceptional patient care. This role involves interpreting prescriptions, engaging in patient education, and maintaining compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a PharmD degree, an active pharmacist license, and 2-5 years of retail pharmacy experience. This position offers a salary range of $110,100 to $137,600 along with comprehensive benefits in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of retail pharmacy experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Familiarity with insurance processing and reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and accurate dispensing of medications.
• Interpret and verify prescriptions.
• Provide patient care and customer service.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Patient counseling

Medication Therapy Management

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Active pharmacist license

Immunization certification

MTM certification

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Pharmacy

Job Requisition: 489986

Address: USA-VA-Charlottesville-1900 Abbey Road

Store Code: GF - Pharmacy (2801534)

Who is Giant?

Born in the DMV, we've been here for over 88 years and counting. From our first store on Georgia Avenue to becoming the #1 grocer in the Baltimore‑Washington area, we're proud of our local roots. Today we span across over 160 stores in D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware!

Our vision goes beyond the aisles. We're a proud partner to community organizations with a shared goal of enriching the lives of our neighbors and being the most trusted and loved local food retailer in our community.

Position Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient dispensing of medications while delivering exceptional patient care in a retail pharmacy setting. This role provides prescription verification, medication counseling, immunization services, and support for health and wellness initiatives. The Pharmacist works closely with pharmacy technicians, store leadership, and healthcare providers to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, uphold company standards, and promote a positive customer experience.

Key responsibilities include interpreting and verifying prescriptions, preventing drug interactions, overseeing pharmacy workflow, resolving insurance issues, and maintaining accurate records. The Pharmacist also engages in patient education, medication therapy management, and supports vaccination and clinical service programs. Success in this role requires strong clinical knowledge, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

What You Will Do

• Grow Our People: We care deeply about people, enjoy diversity and develop talent to get the best out of all of us
• Obsess Over Customers: We delight our customers with innovative products and experiences that support a healthier future for people and planet
• Win Together: We collaborate across boundaries to deliver on our strategy and purpose
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensures adherence to federal and state pharmacy laws, HIPAA, OSHA, and DEA regulations; maintains pharmacy licensing, audits, documentation, and controlled substance protocols
• Operational Excellence & Workflow Management: Supports daily pharmacy operations, prescription fulfillment, and quality controls; optimizes processes for efficiency, accuracy, and service levels
• Patient Care & Customer Service: Provides expert counseling, MTM services, and immunization support; handles escalations and ensures high levels of patient satisfaction; builds strong relationships with patients and healthcare providers

What You Will Bring

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution
• Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of employment
• Immunization certification (e.g., APhA or state‑recognized equivalent)
• Medication Therapy Management (MTM) certification where applicable
• 2-5+ years of retail pharmacy experience
• Knowledge of state and federal pharmacy regulations, HIPAA, and controlled substance laws
• Familiarity with third‑party insurance processing and reimbursement practices

Salary range is between $110,100.00 - $137,600.00

Why Giant

We pride ourselves on cultivating a culture of care and offering opportunities to better yourself professionally and personally. We truly value the moments that matter most to our associates. Our guiding principles are GROW, CARE, BELONG.

GROW with us through benefits like tuition reimbursement, scholarship & grant programs, leadership development, career advancement, continuous learning opportunities and access to Market USA Credit Union.

Our CARE culture is built on a legacy of prioritizing people, offering comprehensive healthcare, life insurance, paid parental leave, wellness programs, a 401k plan with up to a 5% company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.

BELONG through Business Resource Groups (BRGs), rewards & recognition programs, community outreach, and countless volunteer opportunities that connect us with the communities we serve.

Join us and explore the full range of benefits available and become part of our 88+ year legacy. After all, food makes us a grocery store, but our people make us GIANT.