Specialty Pharmacist

NewYork-Presbyterian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 164,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is hiring a Specialty Pharmacist for full-time rotating shifts at 1129 Westchester Ave, White Plains, NY. The role leads dispensing operations, ensures safe compounding and approval of prescriptions, and drives reimbursement workflows in a high-volume setting.

The ideal candidate holds a PharmD with NYS licensure and a BS in Pharmacy, combining clinical expertise with leadership to support clinical care and regulatory excellence.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
• New York State Pharmacist license.
• BS in Pharmacy is a foundational credential.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily dispensing operations with accurate preparation and fulfillment.
• Apply clinical judgment to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Provide oversight to pharmacy technicians and interns.
• Address third-party payer rejections and reimbursement workflows.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Operations leadership

Medication safety

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

PharmD degree

New York State Pharmacist licensure

Job description

Location: New York, New York

Shift: Day Flex (United States of America)

Description: Shape the Future of Pharmacy At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, we know that extraordinary careers in pharmacy come from the opportunity to do extraordinary work. That's why we're inviting experienced pharmacists to explore the innovative careers at New York's largest and busiest hospital. There's no better place to define your expertise, while working with a team that's defining national standards. Discover why we're the best.

Specialty Pharmacist - Full-Time Rotating shifts

Position Summary Leads daily dispensing operations and ensures safe, accurate, and compliant preparation, compounding, verification, and fulfillment of prescriptions. Applies advanced clinical judgment, operational expertise, and strong leadership to maintain high‑quality pharmacy services, support clinical care, and uphold regulatory excellence across all specialty pharmacy functions. Oversees end‑to‑end dispensing operations with precise preparation, compounding, labeling, and fulfillment of prescriptions. Conducts rigorous prospective clinical reviews, including screening for medication appropriateness, drug interactions, allergies, and therapeutic duplication. Provides professional oversight and direction to pharmacy technicians and interns, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient task execution. Serves as a primary operational resource with comprehensive knowledge of staff roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations. Proactively resolves operational challenges and delivers real‑time feedback to sustain effective workflows. Leads resolution of third‑party payer rejections and ensures accurate claim adjudication, serving as the subject‑matter expert for reimbursement workflows.

This position will be located at 1129 Westchester Ave, White Plains, NY.

Preferred Criteria

Specialty/Retail Experience

Required Criteria

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy PharmD degree from an ACPE‑accredited College of Pharmacy New York State Pharmacist licensure

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range: $163,500-$197,000/Annual