Staff Pharmacist

Price Chopper; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Chopper is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to ensure compliance with laws and company policies while dispensing medications, managing inventory, and counseling patients. The role includes supervision of staff, delivering immunization services, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, providing guidance to interns and technicians, and pursuing continuing education to uphold professional standards in a fast-paced retail pharmacy

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in good standing.
• Immunization certification or willingness to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Willing to submit to driver-licensing monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Complies with federal/state laws, regulations and policies.
• Prepares and dispenses medications with records, adjudication and charges, and manages inventory.
• Counsels patients and providers on drugs, dosages, interactions and adverse effects.
• Participates in immunizations, MTM and wellness programs.
• Supervises pharmacy staff and ensures policy compliance.
• Mentors interns and technicians, monitors performance.
• Maintains a clean, organized workstation at all times.
• Completes continuing education as required by state law.
• Contributes to achieving sales, gross profit and expense targets.
• Maintains security of controlled substances.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Prioritization

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (5-year)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Automated dispensing systems

MS Office (Outlook/Excel/Word)

Job description

The Pharmacist ensures compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies while preparing and dispensing medications, managing inventory, and overseeing patient interactions. They also contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives, maintain a clean work environment, and complete necessary continuing education to uphold professional standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with all applicable federal, state laws, pharmacy regulations, and company policies.
• Prepares and dispenses prescription medications, including maintenance of necessary records, accurate third‑party adjudication and patient charges, and inventory management.
• Counsel patients and medical providers regarding the nature and use of drugs, dosage, drug interactions, and side effects.
• Participates in patient‑centered services including immunization, MTM, and wellness programs.
• Supervises personnel in the daily operation of the pharmacy department and holds them accountable for complying with regulatory and company policies.
• Provides guidance and training to pharmacy interns, technicians, and pharmacy associates while working and monitors performance.
• Maintains a neat, clean, and organized workstation at all times.
• Completes required continuing education programs as required by state law.
• Achievement of financial goals such as sales, gross profit maximization, and minimization of shrink and supply expense.
• Maintain security of all controlled substances.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed and registered Pharmacist in good standing within the state of practice.
• Immunization Certification or agreement by pharmacist to complete.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must submit to driver‑licensing monitoring.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 5‑year Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy.
• General knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and automated dispensing systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively: verbal, written and electronic.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage others.
• Ability to assign, prioritize, and evaluate the work of others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Walking frequent 3‑5 hours.

Bending occasional 1‑3 hours.

Twisting frequent 3‑5 hours.

Pushing/Pulling occasional 1‑3 hours up to 25 lbs.

Lifting occasional 1‑3 hours up to 25 lbs.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Pharmacy Computer
• Case Cutter
• Marking Gun
• Cash Register
• Pill Counter

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