UPPER MATTAPONI INDIAN TRIBE·Gloucester County, Virginia
The Pharmacist is responsible for processing and dispensing medications while providing clinical pharmaceutical care to improve patient outcomes. They also manage pharmacy operations, maintain inventory, and assist in the training of pharmacy staff and students.
Job Description: Revised january 20, 2026
Location: Gloucester, VA
Supervisor: Director of Pharmacy
Work experience: 2 years’ Experience Preferred
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.
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.
• 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.
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.
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.
Qualified Native Americans will be given preference in employment as required by the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S. 450, ET. Seq) including other relevant laws. In accordance with Title VII of the 1984 Civil Rights Act, Sections 701(b) and 703(1), preference in filling all vacancies may be given to qualified American Indian candidates. In other than the proceeding situations, the Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Market context
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