Staff Pharmacist

Covelo Direct; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 106,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO

Increase hours via float

New graduate friendly

Virtual interview

Job summary

Covelo Direct in Columbus, OH is seeking a Staff Pharmacist for a permanent, high-volume retail setting. Enjoy a substantial sign-on, 32 hours/week with potential up to 40, strong PTO, and team support.

The role emphasizes patient counseling, immunizations, and collaboration with prescribers in a busy community pharmacy. Ohio licensure required; new grads encouraged to apply and floatability within 30 minutes.’

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited program.
• Active Ohio Pharmacist license or ability to obtain licensure.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Immunization certification preferred; assistance may be available to obtain it.
• Strong communication and patient counseling skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume pharmacy environment.
• Willingness to float within ~30 minutes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Accurately review, verify, and dispense prescription medications.
• Provide medication counseling and education to patients.
• Administer immunizations and support pharmacy-based clinical services.
• Review prescriptions for interactions, contraindications, allergies, and dosing.
• Collaborate with prescribers and other healthcare professionals to resolve medication concerns.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state pharmacy regulations.
• Support pharmacy technicians and promote efficient workflow.
• Assist with inventory management and medication availability.
• Deliver professional, compassionate service to a diverse patient population.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation.

Skills

Pharmacist licensure

Immunization certification

CPR/BLS

Strong communication

Patient counseling

High-volume workflow

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Job description

Schedule: 32 hours/week with opportunity for up to 40 hours

Compensation: $101,000–$115,700 annually + $5,000 annual location premium

Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 with a 2-year commitment

Position Overview

We are seeking a patient-focused Staff Pharmacist to join a well-supported retail pharmacy team in Columbus, Ohio. This is a permanent opportunity offering competitive compensation, a substantial sign-on bonus, strong PTO, and the ability to increase hours by floating to nearby locations.

The pharmacy serves a busy, underserved community and operates with a large team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced pharmacists and new graduates looking to develop their skills in a high-volume environment with significant team support.

Schedule

This position is structured for approximately 32 hours per week, with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours by floating to nearby pharmacies.

Typical shifts are approximately 9–10 hours.

Pharmacy Hours:

• Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Sunday: 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Occasional floating may be necessary to maintain scheduled hours during slower periods, generally around 2–4 times per month when needed. The typical float radius is approximately 30 minutes.

This is a high-volume pharmacy with a strong support structure:

• Approximately 3,200–3,500 prescriptions per week based on standard script count
• Four pharmacists on the team
• Approximately 12 pharmacy technicians
• Typically 2 opening technicians and 3–4 closing technicians
• Vaccinating technician support currently available

Responsibilities

• Accurately review, verify, and dispense prescription medications
• Provide medication counseling and education to patients
• Administer immunizations and support pharmacy-based clinical services
• Review prescriptions for interactions, contraindications, allergies, and appropriate dosing
• Collaborate with prescribers and other healthcare professionals to resolve medication-related concerns
• Maintain compliance with federal and state pharmacy regulations
• Support pharmacy technicians and promote efficient workflow
• Assist with inventory management and medication availability
• Deliver professional, compassionate service to a diverse patient population
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited pharmacy program
• Active Ohio Pharmacist license or ability to obtain licensure
• New graduates are encouraged to apply
• CPR/BLS certification
• Immunization certification preferred; assistance may be available for candidates who need to obtain immunization certification
• Strong communication and patient counseling skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume pharmacy environment
• Willingness to occasionally float within approximately 30 minutes as needed

Candidates relocating to the Columbus area are welcome to apply. Candidates who are in the process of obtaining Ohio licensure may also be considered depending on anticipated licensing timeframe.

Benefits & Additional Highlights

• $20,000 sign-on bonus with 2-year commitment
• Approximately 3 weeks of accrued PTO during the first year
• 4 additional personal/PTO days
• Option to purchase an additional week of PTO
• Opportunity to increase from 32 to 40 hours through nearby float coverage
• Strong pharmacist and technician staffing model
• New graduate friendly
• One-step virtual interview process