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Elmira, New York

Pharmacist

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$88k-$145k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and communities? That's WEIS!

Location Address

401 North Main Street

Job Description

Sign-On Bonus May Be Available

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions filled by completing Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance, applicable to state and federal Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Build profitable business and script growth through recommended clinical programs including appropriate immunization and when available MTM (Medication Therapy Management) and all ongoing other programs as identified.

Responsible to align performance objectives to the 7 key department metrics that are measurable for effectiveness and efficiencies within your control of the Department. Works with the pharmacy manager on controlling inventories by helping track weekly sales, may order various pharmaceutical stock in order to meet customer demand and maximize profits.

Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.

Supervise the work completed by Pharmacy Technicians and support staff while on duty. Assist Pharmacy Manager to train, coach, and manage Pharmacy associates.

  • Assume management responsibility over the entire pharmacy in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager.
  • Demonstrates open communication with operations and pharmacy management to ensure the success of our pharmacy is upheld.
  • Maintain appropriate security of the Pharmacy department.
  • Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations.
  • Handle and resolve customer issues, complaints and questions to build customer trust and loyalty.

Interact with physicians and utilize reference material to gain information on customers and prescriptions and to resolve any issues that arise.

Assist with maintaining the Pharmacy department by keeping it clean and in order. Assists manager with the ongoing training and development of department personnel to improve performance, ensure continuous development, reduce turnover and control labor costs.

Prioritize Pharmacy Department tasks and follow through to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner. Including, but not limited, to cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls to customers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position includes the supervision of pharmacy technicians and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Weis Markets policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining associates; appraising associate performance; and resolving complaints.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

Bachelor’s degree (BS), Doctoral degree (PHARM. D.), or equivalent in Pharmacy, and Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (i. e., APhA).

Rate of Pay and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position starts at $88,000 and goes up to $145,000.

Weis Markets offers a competitive salary with access to a variety of benefits and resources such as minimum essential coverage (MEC) Plan includes 100% in-network coverage for all preventative care services required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and have two supplemental medical plan options, the Advantage and Elite plans, dental, vision, short term disability, term life and AD &D, and voluntary insurance such as hospital indemnity, critical illness, 401(k) retirement savings plans, scholarship program and associate discount programs, auto and home insurance, employee assistance program, pet insurance, purchasing power and paid time off and sick pay provided the eligibility and criteria specific to the position is met.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of prescriptions, performing drug utilization reviews, and maintaining regulatory compliance. They also supervise pharmacy staff, manage inventory, and provide clinical services such as immunizations and medication therapy management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Doctoral degree in Pharmacy and possess an active Immunization Certification. The role requires the ability to supervise staff, manage pharmacy operations, and demonstrate strong clinical and customer service skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Staff SupervisionConflict Resolution

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 63% have no call, 45% 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 ~$117k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k 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
Listed pay$88k–$145kPharmacy median $148k (middle half $144k–$152k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$108k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in New York387 active10,273 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 63% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Pharmacist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 21% offer loan repayment398 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,674 in the last 30 days3,327 the 30 days before (+10%)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.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 18 employers
6
<$150k
5
$150k-165k
3
$165k-180k
4
$180k-195k
2
$195k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
13%
CME allowance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

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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 10,057 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Weis Markets

Sunbury, PA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical coverage (MEC Plan and supplemental plans)
Dental
Vision
Short term disability
Term life and AD&D
Voluntary insurance (hospital indemnity, critical illness)
401(k) retirement savings plan
Scholarship program

Living in Elmira

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$135k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,148/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.4
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 · Elmira, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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