Per Diem Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$60-$63/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,122 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$119k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in New York | 385 active | 10,188 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 23% remote · 55% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York pharmacist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus · 19% offer loan repayment394 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,639 in the last 30 days | 3,238 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 Solutions | silver tier, 78/100 | Top Employers work-life index6 active listings |
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.
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