Staff Pharmacist - Express Scripts - New York

Department of Defense

1 day ago

New York — Hybrid$112K - $189KFull TimePharmacy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Express Scripts as a Staff Pharmacist – Hybrid, M-F Schedule in United States. Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret physicians’ or prescribers’ prescriptions.

Contact doctors and/or patients to verify information on prescriptions such as drug strength, prescription sig.

-, and drug name in order to expedite processing of orders.

Verify and confirm validity of controlled substances.

Requirements

-, including pharmacy laws and privacy guidelines.

Participating in quality assurance programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Staying updated on new medications, pharmaceutical regulations, and industry developments.

May be trained on additional tasks as needed.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $112K - $189K

18 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Express Scripts in United States.

Key Skills

Registered PharmacistPharmacy LawsCustomer ServiceDetail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingDecision MakingMicrosoft OfficePharmacy Benefits Management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Pharmacist - Express Scripts - New York at Department of Defense a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Pharmacy pharmacist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

This Pharmacy position at Department of Defense is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Remote pharmacist positions in Pharmacy have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Department of Defense lists compensation for this pharmacist position at $112k to $189k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote pharmacist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($112k–$189k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Registered Pharmacist, Pharmacy Laws, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Decision Making. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The Staff Pharmacist interprets prescriptions, verifies information with prescribers and patients, and dispenses medications according to guidelines. They also consult with patients about medication use and potential interactions.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 18+ days PTO, Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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