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Grider Support Services
Buffalo, New York

Pharmacist

Pharmacist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$67k-$75k

The week · per this postingWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Premier Health Partners - Pharmacist

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Pharmacist to join our team. As a Pharmacist you will play a crucial role in providing medication counseling in support of professional medical staff.

  • Location:462 Grider Street Buffalo, NY
  • Department: Pharmacy
  • Shift: Per-Diem - Day Shift

Pay Range: $67,000.00-$75,000.00 Annually

Benefits Include

  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a schedule with no nights or weekends.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: paid holidays, plus PTO and a sick bank.
  • Secure Retirement: 401(k) plan with a 3% match.
  • Extra Perks: Exclusive deals and discounts.

Essential Duties of a Pharmacist

  • 1. Completes medication reconciliation and counseling for all initial patients
  • 2. Provides patients with symptom and medication counseling on health-related problems as directed by the attending physician
  • 3. Takes and records or reviews and interprets the patient's medical and social history
  • 4. Screens patients to assess need for immediate care or referral to other health personnel
  • 5. Good knowledge of clinical medicine, medical science
  • 6. Ability to make preventive and therapeutic medication recommendations based on accurate medical diagnosis
  • 7. Ability to relate well to supervising physicians
  • 8. Ability to communicate well with and relate well to colleagues and patients
  • 9. Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
  • 10. Conducts follow-up phone calls with high-risk patients
  • 11. Documents in patient charts and maintains detailed records of patient treatment
  • 12. Performs related duties as assigned by the medical staff
  • 13. Deliver exemplary customer service in order to provide a positive patient experience across the organization
  • 14. This position may require meeting with patients in community settings based on clinical needs

Minimum Qualifications of Pharmacist

Education

Doctor of pharmacy (Pharm D.) degree from an accredited school

Experience

1-2 years of experience in a clinical pharmacy, preferred

License/Registration/Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, required

Possession of a valid, active license and current registration to practice as a Pharmacist in New York State as issued by the New York State Education Department

Specialized Knowledge/Skills

  • Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR), computer skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple schedules and prioritize tasks
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with patients, surgeons, and other healthcare team members
  • Strong understanding with insurance verification and authorization process

Grider Support Services, LLC. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

  • The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant at the time of posting. When determining pay, several factors will be considered including but not limited to location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist will perform medication reconciliation, provide counseling to patients, and interpret medical histories. They are also responsible for documenting patient treatment and collaborating with medical staff to ensure optimal care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.) degree and a valid New York State pharmacist license. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and 1-2 years of clinical pharmacy experience are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Preventive medication recommendationsPatient history interpretationDocumentation

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 ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist at Grider Support Services a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,314 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top contract/1099 Pharmacist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 15 employers

7
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$165k-185k
2
$185k-205k
1
$215k

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%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,314 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Buffalo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$251k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.8
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.

BEA 2024 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Grider Support Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Buffalo, New York
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

No nights or weekends
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
PTO and sick bank
401(k) plan with 3% match
Exclusive deals and discounts