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Town of Potsdam, New York

Floating Pharmacist

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125k–$135k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Scope of Responsibilities: Floats to assigned stores within the area to help cover Pharmacy Departments. Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy department. Assists in the training and development of subordinate staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies. Relies on experience and professional judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals.

Job Summary

Responsible for the implementation and adherence to the Kinney Standard of Practice as it relates to the provision of the highest quality health care service to our customers

Job Duties

  • Follows the Kinney Standard of Practice to dispense prescriptions and counsel patients
  • Performs all quality assurance steps to ensure a technically accurate prescription is dispensed. Reports dispensing incidents in a timely manner, in accordance with company guidelines
  • Follows all State and Federal guidelines governing the practice of Pharmacy
  • Oversees the initial submission, resubmission and collection of all third party claims
  • Manages and balances the pharmacy inventory to provide for maximum turns while still remaining in-stock for customer needs. Oversees the transmitting, processing and receiving of orders to and from the Kinney Warehouse and additional suppliers as needed
  • Oversees the checking of pharmacy inventory for outdates and processing of all returns

Ensures prescription files and other manual records are maintained in accordance with all state and federal guidelines

Ensures in-store pharmacy technology is being used to its fullest potential to allow for a maximum return on investment of the technology and life span

Ensure outstanding customer service is exhibited by all employees at all times

Ensure all loss Prevention policies are followed by all employees and report deviations from said policies to Loss Prevention

Assist in the implementation of all corporate pharmacy marketing, advertising and promotional programs are fully executed and implemented

  • Oversees the maintenance of the pharmacy department to ensure a clean and professional environment
  • Maintains and develops professional relationships with doctors and others in the health service professions
  • Maintains an awareness of developments in the Pharmacy and Health Care Services fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrates them into own practice
  • Maintains confidentiality regarding all patient information
  • Facilitates communication between professional staff and pharmacy personnel
  • Assists in meeting or exceeding budgetary sales guidelines and operating the pharmacy within said guidelines
  • Assist in the training and development of all pharmacy department personnel, including use of the Kinney Pharmacy Clerk and Technician Training Program
  • Interface with various auditors and outside agencies, as needed
  • Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Education

  • Minimum: BS or Pharm D degree in Pharmacy
  • Special Conditions of Employment
  • Drug test
  • Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring
  • Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position

Job Requirements

  • Posses and maintain a valid State License and current registration to practice Pharmacy
  • Ability to stand/walk throughout majority of shift
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment and/or random drug screening test
  • Certified Immunizer
  • Must be able to travel between stores to cover within an assigned area as scheduled

Job Skills Required

  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Strong Organizational skills
  • Basic keyboarding skill

Compensation

$125,000- $135,000 per year

The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience and education.

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The Floating Pharmacist oversees day-to-day pharmacy operations, including dispensing prescriptions, managing inventory, and ensuring adherence to company standards. They also provide patient counseling, train subordinate staff, and maintain professional relationships with healthcare providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BS or PharmD degree in Pharmacy and possess a valid state license and registration. The role requires the ability to travel between stores, perform physical duties, and maintain certification as an immunizer.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Prescription dispensingInventory managementStaff trainingRegulatory complianceImmunization

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 53% have no call, 75% 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 ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k 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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