Pharmacist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Revised January 20, 2026

POSITION TITLE:

Pharmacist

FLSA STATUS:

Full-time/Exempt

DEPARTMENT:

UMT Health Services

SALARY:

Negotiable

LOCATION:

Gloucester, VA

EDUCATION:

BS/PharmD

SUPERVISOR:

Chief Pharmacy Officer

WORK EXPERIENCE:

2 years' Experience Preferred

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

CODE:

E-1/Essential Onsite

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Required to be physically onsite to maintain critical operations. Must make every effort to report onsite during closures or delays unless released by leadership. May be required to work modified or extended shifts.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Pharmacist is assigned to the UMT pharmacies of the Upper Mattaponi Tribe Health System in Virginia. The Pharmacist ensures access to the safe and effective use of medications.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process and dispense medications in a local, community-focused pharmacy setting.
• Practice in a true pharmaceutical care environment, apply clinical knowledge and skills to improve outcomes.
• Monitor patient drug therapies, advising interventions, and inform patients of potential side effects.
• Instruct patients how and when to take prescribed medications.
• Complete operational requirements of the pharmacy, including verifying order entries, maintaining records of controlled substances, charges, and pharmacy inventory management.
• Adhere to applicable legal rules, regulations, and procedures governing pharmaceutical practice.
• Distribute function assignments and assist in management of pharmacy operations.
• Integrate with community healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes and access to care.
• Contribute to continuous total quality improvement activities for the pharmacy department.
• Assist in the training of pharmacy technicians, peer pharmacists and pharmacy students.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Pharmacy
• Current Virginia pharmacist license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate good mathematical and computer skills, able to learn pharmacy operating systems.
• Work closely with others. Contribute to maintaining a creative and positive work environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state laws related to pharmacy practice.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years as a licensed pharmacist preferred, new graduates considered.
• Current Virginia pharmacist license required.
• PGY-1 Residency preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants are required to authorize a background check and submit to drug testing. Failure to do so will disqualify applicants for consideration for the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time.

TRIBAL & INDIAN PREFERENCE

The Upper Mattaponi Tribe recognizes and applies Tribal and Indian Preference in employment in accordance with Tribal law and applicable federal law.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. The Upper Mattaponi Tribe reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.

This position is designated as a position of trust and responsibility within a sovereign Tribal regulatory framework and is expected to uphold the integrity and confidentiality associated with the Upper Mattaponi Tribe.

BENEFITS (Full-time only):

• Health, dental, and vision
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• 401k