Staff Pharmacist

📍 Lynchburg, VA | 4-Day Workweek

Medix is partnering with a unique client of ours, one of the nation's leading cannabis companies, to hire a Staff Pharmacist for their dispensary in Lynchburg, Virginia.

This is an excellent opportunity for pharmacists looking to step away from traditional retail pharmacy while maintaining a patient-focused role. If you're tired of insurance processing, constant phone calls, and short staffing, this position offers a refreshing change with a strong work-life balance.

Position Highlights

• Location: Lynchburg, VA
• Employment: 13 week travel assignment, also accepting local talent 
• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week (4 days on, 3 days off)
• Operating Hours:
  • Monday–Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: Approximately 5–6 hours
• Exclusive Opportunity with Medix

Responsibilities

• Accurately process patient orders from start to finish
• Retrieve products directly from the secure inventory vault, including flower, pre-rolls, vape products, and other cannabis products
• Scan and verify products prior to dispensing
• Verify every patient order through the Virginia state compliance system to ensure legal purchasing limits are met
• Maintain strict compliance with all state pharmacy and cannabis regulations
• Work efficiently in a high-volume, manual dispensing environment
• Operate independently during portions of the day while collaborating with pharmacy technicians and dispensary staff during busier periods
• Maintain pharmacist presence within the dispensing area to satisfy state regulatory requirements
• Ensure accuracy, organization, and excellent patient service throughout the dispensing process

Requirements

• Active Virginia Pharmacist License
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Experience working in a fast-paced retail or community pharmacy
• Ability to work efficiently in a manual workflow without automated dispensing systems
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and retrieving inventory throughout the day
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with high-volume retail pharmacies such as:
  • CVS
  • Walgreens
  • Rite Aid
  • Walmart Pharmacy
• Experience managing pharmacy operations independently
• Strong multitasking and time-management skills
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

✔️ Four-day workweek with three days off every week

✔️ No insurance billing or prior authorizations

✔️ No constant phone calls

✔️ Scheduled breaks built into every shift

✔️ Opportunity to transition into a permanent position

✔️ Work with one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry

✔️ Collaborative team environment with a strong focus on patient care and compliance

If you're a Virginia-licensed Pharmacist looking for a unique opportunity outside of traditional retail pharmacy while maintaining meaningful patient interaction and a healthier work-life balance, we'd love to connect!

^* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.