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Town of New Castle, New York

Pharmacist

PharmacistFull-Time

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$60.9-$82.3/hr

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Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team at Walgreens as a Pharmacist!

Why Walgreens – For You, For Your Family, For Your Future
At Walgreens, pharmacists are medication experts and trusted healthcare
providers reshaping the future of patient-focused care. With industry-leading
resources, career advancement opportunities, and a strong commitment to
work-life balance, we invest in you so you can invest in your patients.

For You – Competitive Pay & Flexible Scheduling
* Competitive pay – Competitive wage offered based on geography and other
business-related factors
* Paid Time Off (PTO) – Available after three months of service (subject to
state law) because work-life balance matters
* Flexible scheduling - Flexible scheduling options to fit your lifestyle

For Your Family – Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits
* Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental,
vision, disability and life insurance for qualifying team members. Plus free
flu shots for all team members and other voluntary benefits
* 365 Get Healthy Here & Life365 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Mental
health support and wellness programs 
* Family-forming support - Walgreens provides financial support for fertility
treatments, including medical procedures and prescription medications.
Eligible team members can also receive reimbursement for qualified adoption
and surrogacy-related expenses

For Your Future – Growth, Education & Exclusive Perks
* Opportunities for growth – Many pharmacists advance quickly into leadership
roles in pharmacy operations, retail management, multi-site leadership, and
corporate support functions
* Walgreens University – Free training, certifications, and leadership
development, plus tuition discounts at 30+ universities
* Employee discounts – 25% off Walgreens brands and 15% off national brands,
plus exclusive savings on electronics, travel, and more
* 401(k) with company match – Contribute to your retirement, and Walgreens
provides matching contributions after one year and 1,000 hours of service.
Additionally, Walgreens matches qualifying student loan payments as if they
were 401(k) contributions

What You’ll Do
* Provide compassionate, expert-level pharmacy consulting services to patients
* Educate and consult patients on medication usage, side effects, and
cost-effective options
* Deliver clinical healthcare services, including immunizations, diagnostic
testing, and medication therapy management
* Ensure medication safety through accurate compounding, dispensing, and
regulatory compliance
* Mentor and train pharmacy team members in a collaborative and supportive
environment

Who You Are

* Patient-focused & service-driven – You’re committed to making healthcare
personal
* A collaborative team leader – You support, inspire, and uplift those around
you
* A lifelong learner – You stay ahead of industry advancements and professional
growth
* A problem-solver – You navigate challenges, from insurance claims to
medication management, with ease

Apply Today & Build Your Future with Walgreens!
This is more than just a job—it’s a career with purpose. See below for more
details!

About Us

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com [http://www.walgreens.com])
proudly serves more than 9 million customers and patients each day across its
approximately 8,000 stores throughout the U. S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has
approximately 211,000 team members, including roughly 85,000 healthcare service
providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and
health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures
for customers, patients, team members and communities.

External Basic Qualifications

* BS in Pharmacy or Pharmacist Degree from an accredited educational
institution.
* Current pharmacist licensure in the states within the district.  
* Certified Immunizer or willing to become an immunizer within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

* At least 1 year experience as a pharmacist in a retail setting including
prescription filling and verification, records and legal compliance, pharmacy
operations, pharmacy software and technology systems and insurance.

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction
records.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal
employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this
range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including
geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant
factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please
click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits [https://jobs.walgreens.com/en/benefits].
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Key Responsibilities

Provide expert-level pharmacy consulting services and deliver clinical healthcare services such as immunizations and medication therapy management. Ensure medication safety through accurate compounding, dispensing, and strict adherence to regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BS in Pharmacy or a Pharmacist degree and possess a current pharmacist licensure in the relevant state. A minimum of one year of retail pharmacy experience is preferred, along with certification as an immunizer.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

ImmunizationPatient educationTeam leadershipInsurance claims processing

Pharmacist Career Context

In New York, the Pharmacy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$139k (62 salary observations; 134 listings), vs ~$138k nationally (968 salary observations; 4,120 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 48% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$149k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pharmacist Jobs

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 19 employers

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<$140k
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$140k-160k
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0
$180k-200k
3
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
16%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Loan repayment
5% this job
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score
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About Walgreens

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Paid Time Off (PTO) after 3 months
Flexible scheduling
Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
Free flu shots
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility treatment support
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement