Pharmacy Paramedic

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Pharmacy Paramedic

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department FIRE

Division

Division FIRE EMS

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026323

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 0700 to 1600

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement R
- Routine

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE10

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$53,166-$71,000;
Depending on qualifications and experience.

Are you a detail oriented paramedic who is passionate about patient safety and operational excellence? Join the Chesapeake Fire Department as a Pharmacy Paramedic
, where you’ll play a vital role behind the scenes in supporting emergency medical services across the City.

The Paramedic oversees the department’s pharmacy program by managing the procurement, storage, inventory, distribution, and accountability of pharmaceuticals, controlled substances, intravenous fluids, and medical supplies used in emergency response. As the Pharmacy Paramedic, you’ll help ensure firefighters and paramedics have immediate access to the medications and supplies they need to provide lifesaving care.

Working in a fast paced, mission driven environment, you’ll maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, Virginia Board of Pharmacy requirements, DEA standards, and departmental policies while supporting inventory management, quality assurance, and regulatory readiness. Your work directly contributes to the department’s ability to deliver safe, efficient, and high quality emergency medical care to the community every day.

• Manage the department’s pharmaceutical inventory, including receiving, inspecting, storing, tracking, and distributing medications, controlled substances, intravenous fluids, and medical supplies.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, Virginia Board of Pharmacy requirements, DEA standards, the Code of Virginia, and departmental policies governing medication management and controlled substances.
• Conduct inventory counts, audits, reconciliations, and quality assurance activities to maintain accountability and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor medication inventory, expiration dates, and stock levels to ensure emergency response units remain fully equipped and operationally ready.
• Order pharmaceuticals, controlled substances, and medical supplies to maintain uninterrupted EMS operations.
• Deliver medications and medical supplies to fire stations and emergency response apparatus throughout the City.
• Maintain accurate electronic inventory records, prepare reports, and complete required documentation to support inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Remove expired medications, rotate inventory, and coordinate…