Staff Pharmacist

Northeast Grocery; City of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Grocery in Johnstown, NY seeks a licensed Pharmacist to manage dispensing, patient counseling, and regulatory compliance in a busy community pharmacy. The role includes oversight of staff, immunization programs, and ongoing education to support high-quality patient care.

The pharmacist will ensure accurate records, safe medication handling, and adherence to policies while working to optimize sales, profits, and patient satisfaction in a compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Pharmacist license in the state.
• Immunization certification or willingness to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must submit to DL monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all applicable federal, state laws, pharmacy regulations, and company policies.
• Prepares and dispenses prescription medications, including records, third-party adjudication, patient charges, and inventory management.
• Counsels patients and providers on drugs, dosage, interactions and side effects.
• Participates in immunization, MTM, and wellness programs.
• Supervises personnel in daily pharmacy operations and ensures regulatory/compliance adherence.
• Guides and trains interns, technicians, and associates; monitors performance.
• Maintains a neat, clean workstation at all times.
• Completes required continuing education to uphold standards.
• Strives for financial goals: sales, gross profit, and expense minimization.
• Maintains security of all controlled substances.

Skills

Patient counseling

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy software

Dispensing systems

Job description

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The Pharmacist ensures compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies while preparing and dispensing medications, managing inventory, and overseeing patient interactions. Additionally, they contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives, maintain a clean work environment, and complete the 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’s 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 polices.
• 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 as well as 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 DL 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 25lbs

Lifting Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 25lbs

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, 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.