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Staff Pharmacist

PharmacistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75.03-$89.29/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Start Date

09/24/2026

End Date

10/01/2026

Description

Shape the Future of Pharmacy:

Bring your talent and ambition to the world-renowned Pharmacy team at NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan—the singular source of advanced care and caring for the 600,000 New Yorkers who live and work south of 14th Street.

Staff Pharmacist -Full Time- Overnight

We know that extraordinary careers in pharmacy come from the opportunity to do extraordinary work. That's why we're inviting experienced pharmacists to explore the innovative careers at New York's number one hospital. There's no better place to define your expertise, while working with a team that's defining national standards.

In this role, you will review and interpret medication orders by physicians to other authorized healthcare providers. Verifies orders for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness in accordance with pharmaceutical care standards and prescribed policies and procedures.

Reviews patient’s profiles and problems, i. e., Drug interactions, drug allergies, therapeutic duplication, contraindications, drug-drug incompatibilities, dosing and adverse drug reactions relating to the new order or order changes.

Maintains effective communication with physicians and nurses to ensure safe and appropriate use of drugs. Prepares or supervises the preparation and dispensing of medication to inpatients and outpatients.

Including unit dose dispensing, IV admixture, chemotherapy, TPN, investigational drugs, other sterile products, and extemporaneous preparation, in accordance with hospital policy.

Completes written records of dispensing all medication including controlled substances and investigational drugs as required by policy and regulation. Advises and consults with patient and families on medication use, dangers, side effects and composition.

Maintains responsibility for resolving medication dispensing system problems for one or more patients care areas. Provides in-service education and/or orientation concerning drug use to health professionals when necessary or as appropriate. Attends and participates in meetings held on patient care units as appropriate.

Routinely visits Nursing units, review patient charts, physician orders, medication records and storage areas. Conducts monthly inspections of patient care areas in accordance with Joint Commission and N. Y. S. Department of Health requirements.

Reviews inspection results and quality improvement information with patient care director or department head and recommends changes as required. Routinely participates in target drug monitoring programs and pharmacy and hospital-sponsored drug therapy intervention programs.

As needed, participate in quality assurance, drug utilization review, and adverse drug reaction reporting. Maintains knowledge of field by participation in continuing education programs in accordance with New York State requirements, Joint Commission standards and as necessary to perform the job effectively.

This position is a Full Time overnight shift 11:00 pm - 7:00 am with rotating weekdays/weekends/holidays.

  • Required Criteria
  • Degree or major in Pharmacy.
  • Knowledge normally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree plus up to one year of post-degree course work and/or an internship and less than a year of previous experience
  • Licensure as a Pharmacist by the State of New York

Salary Range

$75.03-$89.29/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Pharmacist reviews and verifies medication orders for accuracy and safety while maintaining effective communication with healthcare providers. They also supervise medication preparation, conduct patient care area inspections, and participate in quality assurance and drug monitoring programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Pharmacy and possess a valid Pharmacist license from the State of New York. The role requires completion of a bachelor's degree plus up to one year of post-degree coursework or internship experience.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Medication order reviewPatient profile analysisChemotherapy preparationClinical consultationDrug interaction monitoringRegulatory complianceSterile product preparationMedication safetyInpatient careOutpatient care

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 50% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$171k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 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.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive base pay
Recognition for experience, education, and licensure
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for personal and professional growth