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Dunkirk, New York

Floating Pharmacist South Towns & Southern Tier

Pharmacist Top 10% in PharmacyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55 - $72/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Salary: $55.00- $72.00

SUMMARY The mission of all Tops associates is to adhere to the Tops vision of providing a friendly neighborhood store that saves the customer time and money.   Pharmacist is responsible for processing and filling prescriptions. Pharmacist is also responsible for ordering, receiving, and stocking shelves in the Pharmacy as well as providing attentive and courteous customer service.

Dual licensure in New York and Pennsylvania is a plus, but not a requirement ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow all Federal, State, and Local regulations as well as company policies regarding Pharmacy operations, safety, and sanitation

  • Process customer orders while providing attentive and courteous customer service
  • Required to perform the final check on all medications before dispensing to the customer
  • Receive telephone prescriptions and authorizations from prescriber’s offices

Consult with patients about prescribed medications and other health issues and recommend over-the-counter medications

Achievement of financial goals such as sales, gross profit maximization as well as minimization of shrink and supply expense

  • Adhere to company policy through proper processing, preparation, and packaging of prescriptions
  • Train and develop pharmacy interns and technicians
  • Complete all necessary paperwork relating to Pharmacy Department
  • Maintain security of all controlled substances
  • Maintain adequate supplies, place orders when needed
  • Process orders to include filling prescriptions and accepting payment
  • Minimize shrink through proper handling and storing of product

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • State Licensed Pharmacist

Education and Experience

  • Required education to be a State Licensed Pharmacist
  • Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions
  • Possess basic computer skills
  • Possess strong communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Walking Frequent 3-5 HoursStanding Constant 5-8 HoursGrasping/Finger Movement & Dexterity- Left/Right Hands Constant 5-8 HoursBending Occasional 1-3 HoursTwisting Occasional 1-3 HoursPivoting Occasional 1-3 HoursSquatting/Kneeling Occasional 1-3 HoursPushing/Pulling Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 25lbsLifting Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 25lbsEQUIPMENT USED Operation of the following:

  • Pharmacy Computer
  • Case Cutter
  • Marking Gun
  • Cash Register
  • Pill Counter
  • Ladder (must be 18 yrs. of age)

Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for processing, filling, and performing final checks on prescriptions while providing attentive customer service. Duties include managing pharmacy inventory, consulting with patients on medications, and training pharmacy interns and technicians.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old and a State Licensed Pharmacist. Requires the ability to perform basic math, possess computer skills, and meet physical demands such as standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Prescription ProcessingPatient CounselingInventory ManagementRegulatory ComplianceMedication DispensingStaff TrainingControlled Substances Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Floating Pharmacist South Towns & Southern Tier at Northeast Grocery a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pharmacy — ranked against 7,585 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 43 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 47% have no call, 77% require no weekends.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% 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 ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k 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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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Pharmacy

Living in Dunkirk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$142k
Median resident rent
$866/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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