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Avita Care Solutions
New York, New York

Per Diem Pharmacist

PharmacistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$60-$63/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 52m ago · Verified live

Job Description

The Per Diem Pharmacist appropriately dispenses prescribed drugs, handles incoming physician calls, logs data into the computer, performs Rx workflow processing, and conducts drug utilization reviews.

This is a per diem position located in New York, NY (307 W. 38th Street). The pharmacy hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. The ideal candidate should have flexible availability to provide coverage during these hours.

About the Role

Properly dispense, order, and maintain proper inventory of drugs and supplies, pursuant to all state and federal laws and regulations

  • Maintain the highest quality of pharmaceutical care and services
  • When filling in for the Pharmacist-in-Charge, manage pharmacy operations and supervise one or more Pharmacy Technicians
  • Collaborate with physicians to discuss potential incompatibility issues with patient prescriptions
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
  • Perform in accordance with company policies and standards
  • Embrace and perform in the spirit of the company’s core values and goals

About You

  • Bachelor’s or Doctoral (PharmD) degree in Pharmacy from an accredited university
  • Active Pharmacist license in good standing in the State of New York
  • 2+ years of full-time retail and/or specialty pharmacy experience preferred
  • 340B experience and/or AAHIVP certification a plus
  • Proficient in English with strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, time management, and customer-service skills
  • Able to efficiently work with, mentor, and supervise one or more Pharmacy Technicians
  • Availability to work as needed during the pharmacy's operating hours

At Avita Care Solutions, compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do. Join Avita and get inspired to be the care that unlocks the full potential of health for all.

We’re committed to promoting health equity by providing comprehensive, integrated access to pharmacy services, clinical care delivery and digital health through our individualized and culturally competent LGBTQ+, HIV, PrEP, and sexual wellness care.

Avita is a proud member of the U.S. Business Action to End HIV and has been recognized multiple times by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.

Avita is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

We welcome everyone by recruiting, hiring, and promoting individuals without regard to their sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Avita also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.

Pay range: $60 to $63 per hour, based on credentials and geographic location

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for dispensing prescribed medications, maintaining inventory, and conducting drug utilization reviews. They also collaborate with physicians regarding prescriptions and supervise pharmacy technicians when filling in for the Pharmacist-in-Charge.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Doctoral degree in Pharmacy and possess an active New York State Pharmacist license. At least two years of retail or specialty pharmacy experience is preferred, along with strong communication and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Drug utilization reviewInventory managementSupervisionInterpersonal skillsMentoring

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 55% have no call, 53% 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 ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Pharmacy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacyranked against 10,122 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$119k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in New York385 active10,188 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 23% remote · 55% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York pharmacist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus · 19% offer loan repayment394 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,639 in the last 30 days3,238 the 30 days before (+12%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+3.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Avita Care Solutionssilver tier, 78/100Top Employers work-life index6 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,122 Pharmacy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Pharmacist at Avita Care Solutions a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,122 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top contract/1099 Pharmacist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

26 jobs
4
<$155k
8
$155k-170k
9
$170k-185k
3
$185k-200k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs
401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
28%
PSLF eligible
8%
Loan repayment
4%
CME allowance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$100 per hour
#3

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$62.89-$92.44/hr
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 90% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,122 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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