Pharmacist – Independent Community Pharmacy
The Medicine Store | Basehor, Kansas
The Medicine Store in Basehor, Kansas is seeking a licensed pharmacist with community pharmacy experience to join our independent pharmacy team.
This position is ideal for a pharmacist who enjoys true independent pharmacy practice — building patient relationships, solving problems for patients, and practicing pharmacy in a setting where pharmacists play an active role in patient care.
At its core, this is a busy traditional retail dispensing position. The pharmacist in this role will spend a significant portion of the day verifying prescriptions, counseling patients, managing workflow, and solving insurance issues, just as you would expect in a strong community pharmacy.
What makes our pharmacy unique is that we also incorporate compounding, wellness services, bioidentical hormone therapy, and professional-grade supplements into our practice. The pharmacist in this role will help support those services while still maintaining the foundation of efficient, high-quality retail pharmacy operations.
We are looking for a pharmacist who enjoys patient interaction, values exceptional customer service, and wants to be part of a pharmacy that continues to expand its role in patient care.
Position Overview
This role functions primarily as a traditional independent retail pharmacist, while also supporting non-sterile compounding services and wellness programs offered by the pharmacy.
Responsibilities include:
• Managing daily retail pharmacy workflow
• Counseling patients on prescription medications
• Supporting insurance billing and troubleshooting claim issues
• Overseeing medication synchronization (Med Sync), autofill programs, and Dispill multi-dose packaging systems
• Answering patient questions regarding compounded medications, supplements, and pharmacy services
• Supporting non-sterile compounding operations
• Participating in the pharmacy’s focus on wellness, BHRT, and professional-grade vitamins and supplements
• Maintaining strong relationships with patients and providers
• Working collaboratively with pharmacists, technicians, and staff
This role requires someone who is comfortable balancing traditional dispensing responsibilities with a consultative, patient-focused approach to care.
About Our Practice
The Medicine Store is an independent pharmacy focused on:
• Traditional prescription services
• Non-sterile compounding
• Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)
• Professional-grade vitamins and supplements
• Patient education and wellness support
We believe independent pharmacies play a vital role in helping patients navigate medications and wellness choices through personalized care and strong community relationships.
Schedule
Typical schedule:
• Approximately 4 weekdays per week (9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
• Every other Saturday (10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Schedule may evolve as the pharmacy grows.
Ideal start date: May 2026, aligned with coverage needs for an upcoming pharmacist maternity leave.
Qualifications
• Active Kansas pharmacist license
• Experience in community pharmacy practice
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience with insurance billing and claim troubleshooting
• Familiarity with Dispill multi-dose packaging, medication synchronization, and autofill programs is strongly preferred
• Interest in learning or supporting non-sterile compounding services
• Strong communication and patient counseling skills
Customer Service Expectations
Our pharmacy culture is built around going above and beyond for patients.
The ideal candidate:
• Takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service
• Is willing to solve problems and advocate for patients
• Enjoys building long-term patient relationships
• Is dependable, detail-oriented, and team-focused
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for:
• Health insurance with the pharmacy paying 50% of the employee premium
• Simple IRA retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Participation in a quarterly bonus pool tied to growth of clinical and wellness services
Position Stability & Growth
This position is being created to help support upcoming staffing needs, including coverage during a pharmacist maternity leave. Our goal is to maintain this role long term as the pharmacy continues to grow.
We anticipate continued expansion in our compounding, wellness, and supplement services, and we also expect an upcoming pharmacist retirement within the next year or two, which will create additional opportunity for long-term stability within the team.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply using the application link below:
https://form.jotform.com/260757705092158
After reviewing applications, we will contact selected candidates to schedule an interview.
If you have any questions about the position, please email owner Holly Gripka, PharmD at holly@medstorebasehor.com
or call 913-724-3666.