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Utica, New York

Pharmacist Floater - Utica Area

Pharmacist Top 10% in PharmacyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$104,000 - $149,760/year

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Pay Range: $50.00- $72.00

Summary

Administers a process of dispensing of medication to patients pursuant to a valid prescription with the highest attention to accuracy and patient education. Responsible for the daily operations of the pharmacy department. Communicates with prescribers and offers counseling and assistance to patients with their health care concerns. Participates in patient centered services such as immunizations and MTM (Medication Therapy Management). Provides friendly, helpful, and efficient service to all Price Chopper customers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Complies with all applicable federal, state laws, pharmacy regulations, and company policies. Prepares and dispenses of prescription medications, including maintenance of necessary records, accurate third party adjudication and patient charges, and inventory management. Counsels patients and medical providers regarding the nature and use of drugs, dosage, drug interactions, and side effects, as well as, monitors the health and progress of patients to ensure compliance and to optimize therapies. Participates in patient centered services including immunization, MTM, and wellness programs. Supervises personnel in the daily operation of the pharmacy department and holds them accountable for complying with regulatory and company polices. Provides guidance and training to pharmacy interns, technicians, and pharmacy associates during the course of work and monitors performance. Uses professional judgment in providing exemplary service with in the pharmacist’s scope of practice. Participates in business development activities in the store and community. Participates in continuous quality improvement programs to ensure patient safety. Maintains a neat, clean, and organized workstation at all times. Maintains department facilities consistent with legal and company standards. Completes required continuing education programs as required by state law. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

  • ability, age, marital status, li
  • ability 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.
  • ability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for the accurate dispensing of medications, patient counseling, and the daily operational management of the pharmacy department. They also supervise pharmacy staff and participate in patient-centered services such as immunizations and wellness programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Pharmacist license in the state of practice and possess a 5-year Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy. Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills are required, along with a valid driver's license for travel.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pharmacy operationsMedication dispensingDecision-makingInterpersonal skillsStaff supervisionRegulatory complianceCustomer serviceMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Excel

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist Floater - Utica Area 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 ~$61k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k 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

  • On-site

Living in Utica

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k
Typical market rent
$1,404/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
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 · Utica-Rome, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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