Pays $126k-$170k — Pharmacist market median is ~$144k (11 jobs)
Pharmacist 2, Clinical Spec- Medication Safety
About the Role
Clinical pharmacist specialist, medication safety. Day shift, full-time. $126K–$170K. Rochester, NY.
Join University of Rochester as a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist – Medication Safety in City of Rochester, New York, United States. As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $126K - $170K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join University of Rochester as a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist – Medication Safety.
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist provides comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and medication safety oversight within an interdisciplinary patient care team. They also lead departmental initiatives, mentor staff, and contribute to the development of clinical guidelines and medication use management programs.
Requirements
A Doctor of Pharmacy degree is required, with specialty residency training preferred. Candidates must hold a New York State Pharmacy License upon hire and obtain board certification in a relevant specialty within two years.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 28% have no call, 54% 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 ~$148k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $137k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Pharmacist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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