Pharmacist

Pride Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,320 - 117,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee discounts

Legal support

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a Licensed Pharmacist for a contract opportunity in Long Island City, NY. The role involves reviewing orders, dispensing medications, and supervising pharmacy technicians to ensure safe, accurate drug therapy for adults and pediatrics.

Schedule includes 37.5 hours per week with 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM training initially, followed by rotating shifts. Competitive pay: $75–$85 per hour, with local and travel pay available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school.
• Active Pharmacist License in the state of practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify physician medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Monitor patient drug therapy and recommend medication adjustments.
• Review patient diagnoses, medication history, allergies, laboratory results, and treatment plans.
• Identify and resolve omissions, discrepancies, and therapeutic duplications.
• Accurately enter medication orders into the patient profile.
• Compound and dispense medications safely and accurately.
• Document clinical interventions and monitor medication outcomes.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and provide drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.

Skills

Pharmacist License

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

ACPE-accredited Pharmacy degree

Job description

Now Hiring: Pharmacist | Contract | Long Island City, NY

We're seeking a Licensed Pharmacist for a contract opportunity in Long Island City, NY.

Location: Long Island City, NY

Local Pay and travel pay available: ($75 - $85/hr range)

Contract Duration: 08/10/2026 – 12/31/2026

Schedule

• 37.5 hours/week (7.5 hours/day)
• Initial training: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Following training, rotating shifts with advance notice:
• 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Pharmacist will provide appropriate drug therapy to adult and pediatric patients by reviewing physician orders, accurately entering orders into the computer system, monitoring medication therapy, recommending medication adjustments, and compounding and dispensing medications safely and accurately. The Pharmacist will also supervise pharmacy technicians and serve as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals and patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school.
• Active Pharmacist License in the state of practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer proficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify physician medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Monitor patient drug therapy and recommend medication adjustments.
• Review patient diagnoses, medication history, allergies, laboratory results, and treatment plans.
• Identify and resolve omissions, discrepancies, and therapeutic duplications.
• Accurately enter medication orders into the patient profile.
• Compound and dispense medications safely and accurately.
• Document clinical interventions and monitor medication outcomes.
• Participate in research initiatives, investigational drug protocols, and quality improvement activities as needed.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and provide drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.