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How to hire a pharmacist supervisor

Pharmacist supervisor hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring pharmacist supervisors in the United States:

  • There are currently 210,521 pharmacist supervisors in the US, as well as 47,807 job openings.
  • Pharmacist supervisors are in the highest demand in Los Angeles, CA, with 7 current job openings.
  • The median cost to hire a pharmacist supervisor is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new pharmacist supervisor to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a pharmacist supervisor, step by step

To hire a pharmacist supervisor, you need to identify the specific skills and experience you want in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and advertise the job opening to attract potential candidates. To hire a pharmacist supervisor, you should follow these steps:

Here's a step-by-step pharmacist supervisor hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a pharmacist supervisor job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pharmacist supervisor
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a pharmacist supervisor do?

A Pharmacist Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating various pharmacy tasks. They hire and interview pharmacists and their aides, dispense and compound pharmaceutical medicines and prescriptions, and ensure that pharmacy services are in accordance with departmental standards and government laws and regulations.

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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you post your pharmacist supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a pharmacist supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    A pharmacist supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, pharmacist supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    The following list breaks down different types of pharmacist supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

    Type of Pharmacist SupervisorDescriptionHourly rate
    Pharmacist SupervisorPharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. They also may conduct health and wellness screenings, provide immunizations, oversee the medications given to patients, and provide advice on healthy lifestyles.$41-75
    Clinical Staff PharmacistA Clinical Staff Pharmacist is responsible for supervising pharmacy dispensing processes and the consultation of patients. They analyze prescribing trends to ensure patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.$21-65
    Director Of PharmacistA director of pharmacist oversees the daily operations of a pharmacy or similar establishment, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently according to industry standards and policies. As a director, they have the authority to direct procedures, establish protocols and guidelines, set budgets and timelines, supervise staffing operations, and develop strategies to enhance pharmacy services... Show more$25-68
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Patients
    • Patient Care
    • PharmD
    • Pharmacy Services
    • Pharmaceutical Care
    • IV
    • Inpatient Pharmacy
    • Pharmacy Operations
    • State Board
    • Medication Orders
    • Performance Reviews
    • Performance Evaluations
    • Epic
    • Federal Laws
    Check all skills
    Responsibilities:
    • Dose and manage all Vancomycin and Aminoglycoside antibiotics throughout the entire hospital including overseeing, evaluating, and ordering antibiotic labs.
    • Educate patients extensively on drug therapy, including over-the counter drugs, herbal medicines and nutritional supplements.
    • Perform medication cart quarterly reviews when request and education programs to long-term care facility staff and family members of patients.
    • Interpret and dispense prescribed medications, averaging 200 a day, administer immunizations, conduct off site flu immunization clinics.
    • Perform dosage calculation of various drugs including antibiotics for various age population with consideration of age, renal and hepatic functions.
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  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your pharmacist supervisor job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A pharmacist supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

    For example, the average salary for a pharmacist supervisor in Arizona may be lower than in California, and an entry-level pharmacist supervisor usually earns less than a senior-level pharmacist supervisor. Additionally, a pharmacist supervisor with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

    Average pharmacist supervisor salary

    $117,023yearly

    $56.26 hourly rate

    Entry-level pharmacist supervisor salary
    $87,000 yearly salary
    Updated January 21, 2026

    Average pharmacist supervisor salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1California$162,380$78
    2Oregon$151,270$73
    3Nevada$138,544$67
    4New Jersey$126,729$61
    5New York$125,829$60
    6New Mexico$125,390$60
    7Connecticut$123,928$60
    8Virginia$123,477$59
    9Michigan$121,719$59
    10New Hampshire$121,066$58
    11Minnesota$120,324$58
    12Wisconsin$120,068$58
    13Texas$119,157$57
    14Florida$115,659$56
    15Pennsylvania$114,434$55
    16North Carolina$110,743$53
    17Indiana$109,829$53

    Average pharmacist supervisor salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1Stanford Health Care$133,865$64.3627
    2Parkview Health$133,781$64.329
    3Cedars-Sinai$128,802$61.9266
    4St. Joseph Healthcare$124,661$59.9326
    5Novant Health$124,402$59.8140
    6Memorial Healthcare System$123,996$59.612
    7Magellan Health$122,848$59.06
    8Presbyterian$122,288$58.791
    9University of California-Berkeley$122,122$58.71
    10One Brooklyn Health$122,121$58.71
    11Yale New Haven Health$121,619$58.4728
    12UC Santa Barbara$121,098$58.22
    13Children's Hospital of Philadelphia$119,934$57.6616
    14Tampa General Hospital$119,158$57.2916
    15Kaiser Permanente$118,742$57.09172
    16St. Joseph's Health$118,448$56.9520
    17RWJBarnabas Health$118,413$56.9328
    18Trinity Health$117,859$56.66183
    19Mission Regional Medical Center$117,778$56.6229
    20Vanderbilt University Medical Center$117,188$56.3415
  4. Writing a pharmacist supervisor job description

    A pharmacist supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a pharmacist supervisor job description:

    Pharmacist supervisor job description example

    – Able to meet department metrics within first 90 days of start day and maintain going forward

    – Competent to work in pharmacy computer system efficiently

    – Competent to open and/or close the pharmacy and building during shift if required

    – Capable of proper documentation of Controlled Substance dispenses

    – Capable of troubleshooting or solving clinical pharmacy inquires

    – Able to arrive early to shift to ensure pharmacy is open and ready for operations

    – Able to stay after shift to ensure pharmacy is closed properly or shipments have been secured

    Requirements:

    4+ years of professional experience as a Pharmacist in a retail or specialty pharmacy setting.

    Experience/knowledge/skill in:

    Analyzing Information

    Administering Medication

    Demonstrated sound judgment and decision making

    Strong verbal and written communication skills

    Knowledge in FDA Health Regulations, Pharmacology, Managing Processes, Legal Compliance

    Focus on quality

    Attention to detail

    Minimum Required:

    The Pharmacist Supervisor must have a B.S. Pharm degree. Pharm.D. degree is preferred.

    The Pharmacist Supervisor must possess a current and valid Pharmacist state license, in good standing AND have the ability to test and be licensed in other states as business needs dictate.

    Must be proficient with basic computer programs and able to handle multiple requests at one time, as well as ensure that medication orders are reviewed and fulfilled in a timely manner.

    Capable of standing for up to 8 hours at a time

    Able to bend, sit, stand, and work in front of computer screen for long periods of time

    Capable of lifting up to 20lbs if needed

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  5. Post your job

    There are a few common ways to find pharmacist supervisors for your business:

    • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.
    To find pharmacist supervisor candidates, you can consider the following options:
    • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
    • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
    • Post your job on free job posting websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Your first interview with pharmacist supervisor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new pharmacist supervisor

    Once you've selected the best pharmacist supervisor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

    It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

    To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a pharmacist supervisor?

There are different types of costs for hiring pharmacist supervisors. One-time cost per hire for the recruitment process. Ongoing costs include employee salary, training, onboarding, benefits, insurance, and equipment. It is essential to consider all of these costs when evaluating hiring a new pharmacist supervisor employee.

You can expect to pay around $117,023 per year for a pharmacist supervisor, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for pharmacist supervisors in the US typically range between $41 and $75 an hour.

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