Pharmacist Floater FT - Downstate NY

Northeast Grocery; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

PriceChopper is seeking a Pharmacy Floater to oversee multiple stores in a seven-store territory from Catskill, NY to Westfall, PA. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, financial performance, and patient care services, including counseling and training pharmacy staff.

The ideal candidate will hold NY and PA pharmacist licenses, be able to travel between stores, and possess immunization certification to serve patients across the assigned region.

Qualifications

• Licensed and registered Pharmacist in NY & PA.
• Immunization Certification required.
• Willingness to travel to multiple stores.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pharmacy operations and ensure federal, state and company compliance.
• Counsel patients and medical providers about drugs, dosage, interactions, and side effects.
• Maintain pharmacy facilities in line with regulatory and company standards.
• Achieve sales and gross profit targets while minimizing shrink and expenses.
• Train and develop pharmacy interns and technicians.

Skills

Travel to stores

Immunization Certification

Pharmacy leadership

Education

State Licensed Pharmacist

Job description

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Poughkeepsie, NY, US, 12601 Matamoras, PA, US, 18336 Warwick, NY, US, 10990 Catskill, NY, US, 12414 Ghent, NY, US, 12075 Newburgh, NY, US, 12550 Middletown, NY, US, 10940 Glens Falls, NY, US, 12801

Company: PriceChopper

Pay Range: $50.00- $72.00

SUMMARY

The Pharmacy Floater is responsible for overseeing the pharmacy's operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company regulations, and managing financial and personnel functions to maintain optimal performance. They also provide patient care services, including counseling and training pharmacy associates, while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and legal compliance.

This position offers a more concentrated coverage area compared to traditional Floating Pharmacist roles, with a smaller territory and fewer store locations. The assigned territory spans from Catskill, NY, to Westfall, PA, and includes just seven stores, providing a more manageable and consistent floating schedule. The ideal candidate will be dual licensed in NY/PA.

This position covers the 7 stores below:

Chatham, NY

Catskill, NY

Poughkeepsie, NY

Newburgh, NY

Middletown, NY

Warwick, NY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Registers with state board of pharmacy as supervising pharmacist or pharmacist in charge.


• Responsible for maintaining the pharmacy in good standing with all federal, state, board of pharmacy regulations, and company policies.


• Responsible for guidance and training of pharmacy associates and holds them accountable for complying with regulatory and company police.


• Counsels patients and medical providers regarding the nature and use of drugs, dosage, drug interactions, and side effects.


• Maintains department facilities consistent with legal and company standards.


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


• Train and develop pharmacy interns and technicians


• Receive telephone prescriptions and authorizations from prescriber’s offices

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed and registered Pharmacist in good standing in NY & PA


• Ability to travel to various stores


• Immunization Certification


• Must be 21 years of age.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Required education to be a State Licensed Pharmacist


• Proficiency with pharmacy computer systems and automated dispensing systems


• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage others.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word


• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Walking Frequent 3-5 Hours

Bending Occasional 1-3 Hours

Twisting Occasional 1-3 Hours

Squatting/Kneeling Occasional 1-3 Hours

Pushing/Pulling Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 25lbs

Lifting Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 25lbs

Driving Constant 5-8 Hours

EQUIPMENT USED

• Telephone system


• Pharmacy Computer


• Case Cutter


• Marking Gun


• Cash Register

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.