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Ithaca, New York

Staff Pharmacist

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$72/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 45m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Salary: $55.00- $72.00

Summary

The mission of all Tops associates is to adhere to the Tops vision of providing a friendly neighborhood store that saves the customer time and money. Pharmacist is responsible for processing and filling prescriptions. Pharmacist is also responsible for ordering, receiving, and stocking shelves in the Pharmacy as well as providing attentive and courteous customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Follow all Federal, State, and Local regulations as well as company policies regarding Pharmacy operations, safety, and sanitation

  • Process customer orders while providing attentive and courteous customer service
  • Required to perform the final check on all medications before dispensing to the customer
  • Receive telephone prescriptions and authorizations from prescriber’s offices

Consult with patients about prescribed medications and other health issues and recommend over-the-counter medications

Achievement of financial goals such as sales, gross profit maximization as well as minimization of shrink and supply expense

  • Adhere to company policy through proper processing, preparation, and packaging of prescriptions
  • Train and develop pharmacy interns and technicians
  • Complete all necessary paperwork relating to Pharmacy Department
  • Maintain security of all controlled substances
  • Maintain adequate supplies, place orders when needed
  • Process orders to include filling prescriptions and accepting payment
  • Minimize shrink through proper handling and storing of product

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age

State Licensed Pharmacist

Education and Experience

  • Required education to be a State Licensed Pharmacist
  • Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions
  • Possess basic computer skills
  • Possess strong communication skills

Physical Requirements

Walking Frequent 3-5 HoursStanding Constant 5-8 HoursGrasping/Finger Movement & Dexterity- Left/Right Hands Constant 5-8 HoursBending Occasional 1-3 HoursTwisting Occasional 1-3 HoursPivoting Occasional 1-3 HoursSquatting/Kneeling Occasional 1-3 HoursPushing/Pulling Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 25lbsLifting Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 25lbsEQUIPMENT USED

Operation of the Following

  • Pharmacy Computer
  • Case Cutter
  • Marking Gun
  • Cash Register
  • Pill Counter
  • Ladder (must be 18 yrs. of age)

Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for processing and filling prescriptions while ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations. They also manage pharmacy inventory, provide patient consultations, and supervise pharmacy staff.

Requirements

Candidates must be a State Licensed Pharmacist and at least 18 years of age. The role requires strong communication skills, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to perform physical tasks like standing and lifting.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Prescription processingMedication dispensingInventory managementRegulatory compliancePatient consultationStaff trainingControlled substance security

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 43 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 56% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In New York, the Pharmacy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$144k (144 salary observations; 404 listings), vs ~$141k nationally (2,072 salary observations; 11,989 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Pharmacy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$114k–$150kPharmacy median $144k (middle half $137k–$152k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New York vs national$144k median in New York$141k nationally (+2%)144 state / 2,072 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$122k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in New York383 active10,187 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 23% remote · 56% no call · 60% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York pharmacist listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus · 19% offer loan repayment391 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,578 in the last 30 days3,274 the 30 days before (+9%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+3.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 14 employers
3
<$145k
5
$145k-160k
4
$160k-175k
4
$175k-190k

Annual compensation range

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$99k-$178k
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,050 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Ithaca

Typical market rent
$2,038/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Ithaca, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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