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Bassett Healthcare Network
Cooperstown, New York

Supervising Pharmacist

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$138k–$180k

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Job Description

The Best Thing About This Role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What You'll Do

The Supervising Pharmacist is responsible for planning, budgeting, directing and supervising pharmacy activities and personnel, in the pharmacy. Maintains the pharmacy within established hospital and regulatory agency laws, accreditation standards, and Department of Health and Education Regulations. May serve as the designated person responsible for hospital wide compliance with USP 795, 797, and 800 standards dependent on area of practice.

Performs all duties of the NYS Supervising Pharmacist as defined by NYS Education Law including but not limited to:

Keep in proper form all records required relating to the purchase and dispensing of all prescription required drugs including controlled substance requirements

Eliminate from stock all misbranded and adulterated drugs including outdated drugs and drugs not properly labeled

  • Provide for the proper storage of drugs in order to prevent loss or deterioration
  • Ensure coverage of the pharmacy by licensed pharmacists
  • Ensure against unauthorized refills of prescriptions and unauthorized sale of legend drugs

Ensure against unauthorized entry into the pharmacy's dispensing and compounding area and ensure appropriate security

Supervise the storage, sale, dispensing or compounding of drugs, poisons and restricted devices (i. e., hypodermis needles and syringes)

Instruct ALL employees, either orally or in writing, at regular intervals relative to the appropriate activities in connection with the practice of pharmacy

When a Supervising Pharmacist is to be absent from a pharmacy at any time, he/she should be certain that another qualified pharmacist is present during his/her absence as provided under Education Law

Be certain that the pharmacy is properly registered and operating in accordance with the present laws, rules and regulations

Use "reasonable" means to determine that the drugs being held for sale meet established standards (federal and state)

Issue verbal and written notice to each of his/her subordinates concerning the laws, rules and regulations (federal, state, and local) relative to proper pharmacy practice

Ensure that no prescription required drugs or devices are sold at wholesale unless the pharmacy possesses a New York State Board of Pharmacy wholesaler registration

Ensures that services are provided in a timely, accurate, effective, and cost-effective manner and in compliance with established policies and procedures and regulatory agencies

Oversees all aspects of pharmacy operations, including medication purchasing, distribution, and security

Effectively coordinates and administers personnel policies and procedures in conjunction with selection, orientation, training, assignment and staffing, evaluation, discipline and discharging employees in compliance with applicable employment regulations

Oversees implementation of new programs, initiatives, procedures, policies, platforms in accordance with BHN Quality Pillars

Works with the professional and technical staff to assure compliance with all State and Federal pharmacy regulations. Maintains necessary standards for practice for compliance with Federal DEA and State BNE regulations as well as the current accreditation standards

Prepares and monitors budgets and expenses for all pharmacy operations

Prepares reports for and informs senior management of issues and matters relating to the pharmacy operations

Participates as the pharmacy lead in discussion of, modifications to, and implementation of all informatics platforms that touch pharmacy operations

In some areas, as the designated person, oversees departmental or hospital wide compliance with USP 795, 797 and 800 standards

What we need from you

Education

4 Year/Bachelor's Degree, B.S. Pharmacy, required

Master's Degree, M.S. or Pharm. D, preferred

Experience

Minimum 3-5 years managerial experience, required

Licensure/Certifications

Current NYS Pharmacist license, required

Skills

  • Organizing/Categorizing Records
  • Accountability
  • Accuracy
  • Attention to Detail
  • Computer Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Data Management
  • Decision Making
  • Enforcing Rules
  • Quality Assurance
  • Leadership

Physical Requirements

Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking

Hazards

Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, chemical

Working Conditions

Occasional extreme temperatures, noise, dust

Travel: Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

  • Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability protection
  • Retirement benefits including an employer match
  • And more!
  • Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Range

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum

USD $138,424.00/Yr.

Pay Range Maximum:

USD $179,961.60/Yr.

We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Supervising Pharmacist is responsible for planning, budgeting, and directing all pharmacy activities while ensuring compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations. They oversee personnel management, medication security, and the implementation of pharmacy programs and informatics platforms.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and a current NYS Pharmacist license. A minimum of 3-5 years of managerial experience is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Pharmacy managementRegulatory compliancePersonnel supervisionMedication safetyRecord keepingStaff trainingPolicy implementation

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 55% have no call, 73% 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 ~$159k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution20 jobs · 15 employers

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2
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1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

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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 10,314 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Cooperstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$393k≈ 2.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,200/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Bassett Healthcare Network

Hospitals and Health Care
Cooperstown, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability protection
Retirement benefits with employer match