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Pharmacist Floater - Rochester Area

PharmacistFull-Time

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Job Description

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Summary

The mission of all Tops associates is to adhere to the Tops vision of providing a friendly neighborhood store that saves the customer time and money. A Pharmacist Floater is responsible for processing and filling prescriptions at different store locations. Pharmacist is also responsible for ordering, receiving, and stocking shelves in the Pharmacy as well as providing attentive and courteous customer service at the location they are working.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Follow all Federal, State, and Local regulations as well as company policies regarding Pharmacy operations, safety, and sanitation

  • Process customer orders while providing attentive and courteous customer service
  • Required to perform the final check on all medications before dispensing to the customer
  • Receive telephone prescriptions and authorizations from prescribers offices

Consult with patients about prescribed medications and other health issues and recommend over-the-counter medications

Achievement of financial goals such as sales, gross profit maximization as well as minimization of shrink and supply expense

  • Adhere to company policy through proper processing, preparation, and packaging of prescriptions
  • Train and develop pharmacy interns and technicians
  • Complete all necessary paperwork relating to Pharmacy Department
  • Maintain security of all controlled substances
  • Maintain adequate supplies, place orders when needed
  • Process orders to include filling prescriptions and accepting payment
  • Minimize shrink through proper handling and storing of product

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • State Licensed Pharmacist
  • Ability to travel to various stores as need to work as the licensed pharmacist

Education and Experience

  • Required education to be a State Licensed Pharmacist
  • Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions
  • Possess basic computer skills
  • Possess strong communication skills

Physical Requirements

Walking Frequent 3-5 HoursStanding Constant 5-8 HoursGrasping/Finger Movement & Dexterity- Left/Right Hands Frequent 3-5 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 25lbsEQUIPMENT USED

Operation of the Following

  • Pharmacy Computer
  • Case Cutter
  • Marking Gun
  • Cash Register
  • Pill Counter
  • Ladder (must be 18 yrs. of age)

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 Floater is responsible for processing and filling prescriptions while maintaining pharmacy operations across multiple store locations. They must also provide attentive customer service, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must be a State Licensed Pharmacist and at least 18 years of age. The role requires the ability to travel to various store locations and possess strong communication and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Prescription processingMedication dispensingInventory managementRegulatory compliancePatient consultationStaff trainingControlled substance security

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 56% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 28 employers

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<$140k
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$140k-155k
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$155k-170k
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$170k-185k
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$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,137 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Greece

Median resident rent
$1,168/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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