Staff Pharmacist - 2nd Shift

Polaris Pharmacy Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Polaris Pharmacy Services in Tampa, FL is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to manage day-to-day operational duties associated with prescription dispensing. The role requires adherence to quality and customer service standards, with a night shift schedule of 1:30 pm – 12:00 am, including rotating weekends.

The ideal candidate must have a valid pharmacist license and experience in an acute-care setting. This position offers competitive pay, robust benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current pharmacist license active and in good standing in the state of practice.
• Management experience preferred.
• Minimum two years’ recent experience in an acute-care setting.
• Experience with intravenous therapy desired.

Responsibilities

• Verify completeness and accuracy of all new and refill labels and orders.
• Assist in ordering, handling, and storage of controlled substances.
• Provide clinical expertise by responding to drug-related questions.
• Document communication with healthcare team members.

Skills

Dispensing prescription medications

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience with FrameworkLTC

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Pharmacy Doctorate

Current pharmacist license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Polaris Pharmacy Services of Tampa - Tampa, FL 33610 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Night Shift Job Category: Pharmaceutical

WHO 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 competitive pay, robust benefits, and genuine career advancement opportunities.

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the day‑to‑day operational duties associated with the dispensing of prescription medication to meet the needs of a long‑term/post‑acute care pharmacy. The role adheres to the company’s quality and customer service standards, policies and procedures, and State and Federal guidelines. The schedule is 1:30pm – 12:00am with rotating weekends.

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, clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including OTC and home remedies).
• Assist in ordering, handling, receiving, documentation, and storage of all controlled substances; maintain a perpetual inventory for schedule II drugs.
• Reconcile controlled substances perpetual inventory with pharmacy technician as required by management for compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide clinical expertise by responding to drug‑related questions and concerns from 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.
• Prepare and/or supervise 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned; job duties may vary depending on business needs.
• Be responsible for the flow of work and appropriate outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS / COMPETENCIES

• Accurately and efficiently dispense prescription medications.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience using FrameworkLTC.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; English is the primary language.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, meet deadlines, set priorities, and remain flexible under pressure with multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational, customer service, and time‑management skills; ability to problem‑solve.
• Maturity in judgment and overall professional demeanor.

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 two (2) years’ 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

• May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day.
• Employee 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.

HOLIDAY & PTO POLICY

• Paid holidays: 6 days offered each year.
• Sick days: 5 days offered each year.
• PTO: up to 10 days per year, with rollover options and milestone bonuses.
• Cash out option: up to 10 PTO hours each quarter.

BENEFITS FOR FULL‑TIME EMPLOYEES

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) available for part‑time & full‑time employees.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Personal Time Off (PTO).
• Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit‑based raises.
• Career growth potential.
• Annual on‑site voluntary flu vaccines.
• Employee referral bonus program.