Pharmacist Floater FT - Hudson Valley Area
Listed compensation
$50-$72/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Pay Range: $50.00- $72.00
Summary
The Pharmacy Floater is responsible for overseeing the pharmacy's operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company regulations, and managing financial and personnel functions to maintain optimal performance. They also provide patient care services, including counseling and training pharmacy associates, while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and legal compliance. *The Pharmacy Floater provides coverage for multiple locations.*
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Registers with state board of pharmacy as supervising pharmacist or pharmacist in charge.
Responsible for maintaining the pharmacy in good standing with all federal, state, board of pharmacy regulations, and company policies.
Responsible for guidance and training of pharmacy associates and holds them accountable for complying with regulatory and company police.
Counsels patients and medical providers regarding the nature and use of drugs, dosage, drug interactions, and side effects.
- Maintains department facilities consistent with legal and company standards.
- Achievement of financial goals such as sales, gross profit maximization as well as minimization of shrink and supply expense.
- Train and develop pharmacy interns and technicians
- Receive telephone prescriptions and authorizations from prescriber’s offices
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed and registered Pharmacist in good standing within the state of practice
- Ability to travel to various stores as need to work as the licensed pharmacist
- Immunization Certification
- Must be 21 years of age.
Education and Experience
- Required education to be a State Licensed Pharmacist
- Proficiency with pharmacy computer systems and automated dispensing systems
- Strong leadership skills and ability to manage others.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions
Physical Requirements
Walking Frequent 3-5 HoursStanding Constant 5-8 HoursGrasping/Finger Movement & Dexterity- Left/Right Hands Occasional 1-3 HoursBending Occasional 1-3 HoursTwisting Occasional 1-3 HoursPivoting Occasional 1-3 HoursSquatting/Kneeling Occasional 1-3 HoursPushing/Pulling Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 25lbsLifting Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 25lbsDriving Constant 5-8 HoursEQUIPMENT USED
- Telephone system
- Pharmacy Computer
- Case Cutter
- Marking Gun
- Cash Register
Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.
Key Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Floater oversees pharmacy operations across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with all legal and company regulations. They are responsible for patient counseling, staff training, and achieving financial performance goals.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed and registered pharmacist in good standing with an active immunization certification. The role requires the ability to travel to various store locations and proficiency in pharmacy computer systems.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 55% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$127k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$118k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in New York | 378 active | 10,084 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 15% remote · 55% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Pharmacist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 19% offer loan repayment390 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,666 in the last 30 days | 3,150 the 30 days before (+16%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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