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Glens Falls, New York

Pharmacist Floater Per Diem - Hudson Valley Area

PharmacistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$72/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Pay Range: $50.00- $72.00

Summary

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 pharmacists 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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 decisionmaking 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 MonitoringMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrate excellent communication skills. Demonstrate follow-through to achieve desired results and objectives. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Naphysical 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

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 pharmacist is responsible for preparing and dispensing medications while providing patient counseling and monitoring therapy outcomes. They also supervise pharmacy staff, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with all federal and state pharmacy regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a 5-year Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy and be a licensed, registered pharmacist in the state of practice. Additionally, an immunization certification and a valid driver's license are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Prescription dispensingMedication therapy managementPersonnel supervisionRegulatory complianceDecision makingConflict resolutionMicrosoft Excel

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 60% have no call, 55% 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).

What does the Pharmacy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$118k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in New York381 active10,156 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% remote · 60% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Pharmacist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 19% offer loan repayment393 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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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 Glens Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,440/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.9
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Glens Falls, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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