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Troy, New York

Pharmacist, Per Diem - Samaritan Hospital

PharmacistIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$108K - $147K

The week · per this posting

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Description

Pharmacist – Samaritan Hospital - Per Diem

If you are looking for a per diem Pharmacist position to meet your schedule, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.

Position Highlights

  • Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
  • Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
  • Work/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules

What You Will Do

As a Pharmacist, you are responsible for the safe, effective and economical use of medications in individual patients through the application of specialized skills, knowledge and functions, taking into account patient specific and age-related needs.

Responsibilities

  • Reviews and evaluates medication orders and monitors patient medication related therapy
  • Communicates with prescribers regarding medication related therapy
  • Responsible for the safe storage, preparation and dispensing of medication.
  • Provides medication counseling to patients and drug information to health care providers
  • Participates in St. Peter’s Health Care Services and Pharmacy Safety and Quality Improvement initiatives and other special projects
  • Offers leadership and direction to technicians and precepts Pharmacy students
  • Manages or assists in pharmaceutical inventory control

What You Will Need

  • Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Program with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) or equivalent Master’s degree
  • Current NYS Pharmacist license and registration
  • Pay Range: $52.00 - $70.72

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) or equivalent Master's degree from an accredited program. A current New York State Pharmacist license and registration are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Medication therapy managementPatient counselingClinical pharmacyMedication dispensingPrescriber communication

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 48% have no call, 72% 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 ~$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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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 27 employers

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$185k-205k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pharmacist (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health · Hanford, California

$75.03-$102.91/hr
#2

Clinical Pharmacist (Formulary & Quality)

Centene · Indiana

$108k-$199k
#3

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$63.45-$95.2/hr
#4

Pharmacist

$58.46-$93.54/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,314 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Troy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k≈ 5.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,483/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Trinity Health

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Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Strong orientation program
Generous tuition allowance
Career development