Outpatient Staff Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$126k-$164k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Responsible for the filling and dispensing of prescriptions including the proper handling, usage, and storage of drugs in the pharmacy according to state and federal laws. Maintains standards set by the department and translates policies and procedures into the daily operation of the pharmacy.
Responsible for acting as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and drug‑related information, and may serve as a clinical liaison for the healthcare team.
Responds to inquiries concerning drug contents, dosages, regimen reviews, errors, storage, and disposal. Monitors drug therapies for drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications. Monitors stocks of drugs and supplies.
Inventories and procures drugs, medications, and supplies as required. May oversee support staff and assist in training new staff.
Salary Range
$126,258-$163,610 Annually
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Job Requirements
Education
Meets the educational qualifications to be a licensed Pharmacist in NYS.
Minimum BS degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy Experience: Preferred License/Certification Required: Current NYS license (or eligible for licensure in NYS) Skills: Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written to other personnel and health care providers.
Strong computer skills and knowledge of ambulatory pharmacy. Experience with ScriptPro preferred, but not necessary.
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist is responsible for the accurate filling and dispensing of prescriptions while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. They also serve as a clinical resource for healthcare teams and patients regarding medication therapy and drug safety.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution. A current New York State pharmacist license or eligibility for licensure is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 50% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Rochester Hills
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $404k≈ 3.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,812/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.3
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.