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Shields Health Solutions
Albany, New York

Specialty Pharmacist

Pharmacist Above average in PharmacyNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125k-$159k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Specialty Pharmacist

Shift: 8 hour shifts between 7:00am - 5:30pm M-F and a rotation Saturday of 7:00am - 3:30pm

Job Purpose

Provides integrated support to patients and physicians by providing a 'hands-on" approach to total quality patient care through the coordination across specialty and retail services to ensure seamless patient transitions and timely access to medications. The pharmacist will be expected to manage both retail and specialty pharmacy operations, ensuring the safe and effective dispensing of medications, while also providing patient counseling and clinical support.

Job Duties

Prepares and dispenses medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities;

Medication therapy management, including reviewing and monitoring of medication regimens, advising clinicians on evidence-based therapy as indicated, documenting interventions;

Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' work flow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying prescriptions; care coordination, identifying and resolving insurance related issues, recognizing situations where financial assistance can be applied;

Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state Board of Pharmacy, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and local policies and procedures; maintaining records for controlled substances; removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory; supervising the work results of support personnel; maintaining current registration; studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; advising management on needed actions;

Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, including 340B program compliance, specialty pharmacy accreditation, and medication safety protocols

  • Make referrals to other health professionals if necessary;
  • Develops own knowledge by participating in education programs; training pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, residents, and health care professionals;
  • Manage, organize, and update relevant data using database applications;
  • Apply observations and recommendations to operational issues, increased productivity, quality, and customer-service standards;
  • Identify trends, resolves problems; recommend improvements; implements change;
  • Actively participates in process improvement initiatives;
  • Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential;
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations;
  • Willing to do whatever is necessary for the betterment of the Company;
  • Other duties as assigned;

Experience/ Education

Applicant must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS in Pharmacy and be a licensed Pharmacist in the applicable state

Required 1+ years, Preferred 5+ years experience in a retail or specialty dispensing setting

Analyze information, administer medication accurately, exercise good judgment, possess strong verbal communication skills, have deep knowledge of pharmacology developments and FDA health regulations, able to manage processes, exhibit strong technical and clinical skills, excellent leader and manager of people, constant focus on legal compliance, highly productive, quality focused, maniacal attention to detail, highly computer proficient

Organized, high-integrity, attention to detail, dependable, quality focus, empathetic, good listener/communicator

Energetic, highly motivated, team player with strong personal and communication skills; discretion and confidentiality essential as position deals with highly sensitive and private data

This information is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Shields Health Solutions. An employee in this position can expect a salary rate between $125,000.00 and $159,000.00 plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable. The actual salary will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

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Solid computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for communication, documentation, and data management, as well as, navigating the internet and web-based platforms. Data entry and computer skills will be evaluated through an assessment as part of the pre-employment process.

Shields Health Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Shields Health Solutions is committed to providing an inclusive hiring experience; if you need assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please email talentacquisition@shieldsrx.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Specialty Pharmacist manages retail and specialty pharmacy operations to ensure safe medication dispensing and effective patient care. They provide clinical support, coordinate transitions of care, and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS in Pharmacy and be a licensed Pharmacist. A minimum of 1 year of experience in a retail or specialty dispensing setting is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Regulatory complianceLeadership

Pharmacist Career Context

Shields Health Solutions holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 19 active listings.

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 55% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% 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 ~$142k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Pharmacy

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$329k
Typical market rent
$1,631/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
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 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Shields Health Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Stoughton, Massachusetts
1,001-5,000 employees

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