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Dunmore, Pennsylvania

Pharmacist Floater FT - Pennsylvania

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$72/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Pay Range: $50.00- $72.00

Summary

Administers a process of dispensing of medication to patients pursuant to a valid prescription with the highest attention to accuracy and patient education. Responsible for the daily operations of the pharmacy department.

Communicates with prescribers and offers counseling and assistance to patients with their health care concerns. Participates in patient centered services such as immunizations and MTM (Medication Therapy Management). Provides friendly, helpful, and efficient service to all Price Chopper customers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Complies with all applicable federal, state laws, pharmacy regulations, and company policies.

Prepares and dispenses of prescription medications, including maintenance of necessary records, accurate third party adjudication and patient charges, and inventory management.

Counsels patients and medical providers regarding the nature and use of drugs, dosage, drug interactions, and side effects, as well as, monitors the health and progress of patients to ensure compliance and to optimize therapies.

Participates in patient centered services including immunization, MTM, and wellness programs.

Supervises personnel in the daily operation of the pharmacy department and holds them accountable for complying with regulatory and company polices.

Provides guidance and training to pharmacy interns, technicians, and pharmacy associates during the course of work and monitors performance.

Uses professional judgment in providing exemplary service with in the pharmacist’s scope of practice.

Participates in business development activities in the store and community.

Participates in continuous quality improvement programs to ensure patient safety.

Maintains a neat, clean, and organized workstation at all times. Maintains department facilities consistent with legal and company standards.

Completes required continuing education programs as required by state law.

Performs other related duties as assigned by management. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

5 year Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy

Licensed and registered Pharmacist in good standing within the state of practice

Immunization Certification

Ability to communicate effectively: verbal, written and electronic

Strong decision-making skills

Strong leadership skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Good analytical skills

Ability to manage others

Ability to resolve customer issues quickly and creatively in order to improve customer

satisfaction

Ability to assign, prioritize, and evaluate the work of others

Maintains professional appearance including dress code

General knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and automated dispensing systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

Must have a Valid Driver’s License

Must be 21 years of age

Must submit to DL MonitoringEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Demonstrate excellent communication skills

Demonstrate follow-through to achieve desired results and objectives PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing Constant 5-8 HoursWalking Frequent 3-5 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

Pharmacy computer system

Telephone systems

Point of Sale systems

Pill counting devices

Automated dispensing devices (robots)

Pharmaceutical compounding equipmentOur 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 pharmacist is responsible for the accurate dispensing of medications, patient counseling, and the daily operations of the pharmacy department. They also supervise pharmacy staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and participate in patient-centered services like immunizations and wellness programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a 5-year Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy and be a licensed, registered pharmacist in the state of practice. Additional requirements include an immunization certification, a valid driver's license, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication dispensingPharmacy operationsStaff supervisionMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 53% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$127k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Pharmacy market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$150kPharmacy median $148k (middle half $138k–$155k)232 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$130k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Pennsylvania369 active10,156 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 15% remote · 53% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania Pharmacist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment376 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,666 in the last 30 days3,150 the 30 days before (+16%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,956 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Northeast Grocery

Retail Groceries
Schenectady, NY
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Immunization Certification support
MTM (Medication Therapy Management) participation
Continuing education programs

Living in Dunmore

Median resident rent
$928/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.