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Suffolk County Government
Riverhead, New York

Pharmacist II (Supervisor Pharmacist)

PharmacistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$103k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Under general supervision, an employee in this class plans, organizes and directs the operation of the designated registered pharmacy.

The work includes the training and supervision of a professional and technical pharmacy staff, development and administration of pharmacy procedures and supervision over the distribution of all drugs and medications to patients.

The work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through conferences, written reports and observation of the operations of the pharmacy. Does related work as required and reports directly to the Director of Pharmacy. Work

  • Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm KEY ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE: Supervises, directs and controls the practice of pharmacy at the County Health facility, conducts orientation programs for professional and technical staff; Prepares and dispenses medically authorized prescription drugs; Reviews prescriptions for drugs as to appropriateness for dispensing to patients; May review medical and surgical equipment prescriptions; Maintains contact with pharmaceutical companies; pharmacists and health care institutions to maintain current information; Supervises purchasing procedures for all drugs and equipment used in the pharmacy; Interprets federal, state and local regulations regarding pharmaceutical services and drug distribution; Maintains all records relating to the purchase and distribution of controlled substances; Conducts and participates in in-service education with medical personnel; Serves as a consultant to the administrator, program director, physicians, dentists and other professionals on pharmaceutical matters; Maintains all records as mandated by federal, state, and local regulations and mandates
  • Location: Riverhead Correctional facility Work
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm
  • Salary Range: $103,000

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time **Sponsorship is not available for this role MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: OPEN COMPETITIVE Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy AND Two (2) years of experience as a Licensed Pharmacist.

PROMOTIONAL Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Pharmacist I. Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.

We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

The Division of Human Resources within the Department of Human Resources, Personnel, and Civil Service understands that our chief organizational resource is people.

We are committed to anticipating and meeting the changing needs of our workforce by keeping our employees at the forefront of every decision we make in Human Resources.

We strive to elevate efficiency and engagement at the county and department level through standardized processes and state-of-the-art HR technology solutions that will provide the highest quality of customer service to our employees, retirees, and prospective members of the County workforce.

We are dedicated to achieving, encouraging, and supporting a diverse workforce and growing a community of employees that are engaged and excited about all the possibilities that working for the County Government can offer.

Key Responsibilities

Plans and directs the operations of a registered pharmacy, including the supervision of professional and technical staff. Responsible for the distribution of medications, maintaining regulatory records, and consulting with medical professionals.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and registration by NY State. Candidates must have at least two years of experience as a Licensed Pharmacist.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pharmacy ManagementStaff SupervisionPrescription DispensingRegulatory ComplianceInventory PurchasingClinical ConsultingPatient CareControlled Substances ManagementStaff Training

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 50% have no call, 73% 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 ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist II (Supervisor Pharmacist) at Suffolk County Government a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,410 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 17 employers

5
<$140k
3
$140k-155k
4
$155k-170k
6
$170k-185k
4
$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pharmacist Clinical (Oncology)

Elevance Health · Cincinnati, Ohio

$119k-$215k
#2

Clinical Pharmacist (Formulary & Quality)

Centene · Indiana

$108k-$199k
#3

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Specialty (Oncology, Remote-Hybrid)- Full-Time Days

$159k-$185k
#4

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Adult ICU)- Full-Time Rotate

$159k-$185k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 90% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,410 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Riverhead

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$645k≈ 6.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,227/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Suffolk County Government

Government Administration
Hauppauge, New York
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

No weekends
No nights
Monday-Friday schedule