Pharmacist

FlowerHire; Virginia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with company match

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

FlowerHire seeks a licensed Pharmacist for a growing multi-state cannabis operator in the Hampton Roads area. The role centers on patient care, accurate dispensing of medical cannabis, and strict regulatory compliance across Virginia Beach and Portsmouth locations, with periodic travel to nearby dispensaries.

Ideal candidates bring retail pharmacy experience in high-volume settings and a strong customer service mindset.

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctor of Pharmacy or PharmD and an active Virginia pharmacist license.
• 2–5 years of pharmacy experience preferred; new graduates welcome.
• Retail pharmacy experience in high-volume settings is highly valued.
• Strong customer service, regulatory compliance, and inventory management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care and personalized consultations for medical cannabis patients.
• Verify certifications and dispense products in compliance with Virginia regulations.
• Dedicate about 20% of time to inventory responsibilities, including tracking and rotation.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify discrepancies, and coordinate with management for availability.
• Process information for state prescription monitoring program and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Document removal/disposal of damaged or expired products per procedures.
• Collaborate with leadership to support daily retail operations and audits.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized pharmacy environment for patients.
• Provide coverage across nearby dispensary locations as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Inventory management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or PharmD degree

Pharmacist license in Virginia

Job description

A well-established, growing multi-state cannabis operator in the Hampton Roads, VA area is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to join its retail dispensary operations, with a primary focus on patient care, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. This position will primarily support the Virginia Beach and Portsmouth locations, with occasional travel to surrounding dispensaries in Hampton, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Williamsburg as needed. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in retail pharmacy, exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to manage pharmaceutical inventory while providing personalized consultations to medical cannabis patients. Candidates with experience in traditional retail pharmacy environments, such as CVS or Walgreens, are highly encouraged to apply, although newly licensed pharmacists looking to enter the cannabis industry will also be considered. The company offers comprehensive training, potential relocation assistance, and long-term career growth opportunities within an expanding cannabis organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care and personalized consultations, reviewing physician recommendations and helping patients select appropriate medical cannabis products based on their individual needs
• Verify patient certifications through the state online portal, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and accurately dispense medical cannabis products
• Dedicate approximately 20% of working time to inventory-related responsibilities, including inventory tracking, product rotation, recordkeeping, and maintaining accurate inventory logs
• Monitor inventory levels, identify discrepancies, and coordinate with dispensary management to maintain accurate records and ensure product availability
• Review and submit required information to the state's prescription monitoring program and maintain compliance with all applicable pharmacy and medical cannabis regulations
• Document and coordinate the removal and disposal of damaged, expired, or outdated cannabis products in accordance with established procedures
• Collaborate with dispensary leadership and management teams to support daily retail operations, regulatory compliance, and scheduled or unscheduled audits
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized pharmacy environment while delivering a positive, patient-focused retail experience
• Provide pharmacy coverage and operational support across nearby dispensary locations as needed

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required, along with an active, unrestricted pharmacist license in Virginia
• 2–5 years of pharmacy experience preferred; newly licensed pharmacists are encouraged to apply
• Retail pharmacy experience strongly preferred, particularly within high-volume environments such as CVS, Walgreens, or similar pharmacy operations
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate patients and provide individualized consultations
• Experience with pharmaceutical inventory management, medication dispensing, recordkeeping, and regulatory compliance preferred
• Interest in learning about medical cannabis, cannabinoids, and their interactions with the human body; prior cannabis industry experience is not required
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with dispensary management, patients, and regulatory agencies
• Willingness to travel occasionally between dispensary locations throughout the Hampton Roads area
• Ability to complete any state-required medical cannabis education or training programs
• Full time, salaried position with relocation assistance offered
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Mileage reimbursement for required travel between dispensary locations
• Additional training, development, and growing opportunities within cannabis industry

We sincerely look forward to connecting with you soon!

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