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Pharmacist

Ellis Medicine

Schenectady, NYJob$54.01–86.42/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$54.01–86.42/hr
Location
Schenectady, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

New York State Pharmacist License Or Eligibility, required

Job overview

Ellis Medicine is hiring an inpatient overnight pharmacist for a 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule starting at 9:00 PM. The pharmacist interprets medication orders, supports medication distribution, provides drug information and training, and communicates with hospital staff. Candidates need a pharmacy degree and New York State licensure or eligibility to become licensed; hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medication Order Interpretation, nice to haveMedication Distribution, nice to haveDrug Therapy, nice to haveDrug Information, nice to havePharmacy Staff Training, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveProcess Improvement, nice to haveConflict Resolution, nice to have

Qualifications

BS in Pharmacy or PharmD, requiredNew York State Pharmacist License or Eligibility, requiredHospital Pharmacy Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Pharmacist - Inpatient Overnight Position | 7 Days On, 7 Days Off | Start Time: 9:00 PM

Employees working this night-shift position receive a $6.00/hour night shift differential and a $10.00/hour weekend night shift differential in addition to their base rate of pay.

Do you believe that Collaboration, Communication and Compassion are the foundations of outstanding service? Do you enjoy working in a diverse and dynamic team? Are you motivated by a desire to serve your community and are committed to meet the health and wellness needs of our community with excellence? If these values match yours, we would love to speak to you about our Pharmacist position here at Ellis Hospital.

WHAT DOES ELLIS MEDICINE OFFER?

GENEROUS and FLEXIBLE benefits that start DAY ONE!

  • Comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance

  • Generous paid time off to support a work-life balance, including 6 paid holidays

  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

  • Retirement plan in the form of a 401(3b) with company match after longevity

  • Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account-allowing you to set aside pretax dollars to better care for your health and the health of your loved ones

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Employer paid Life Insurance

WHAT WILL YOU DO AS A PHARMACIST AT ELLIS MEDICINE?

  • Interpret all medication orders as safe and proper

  • Execute all phases of inpatient, outpatient and employee medication distribution, such as dispensing, packing and labeling

  • Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of drugs and drug therapy, provide training and supervision for non-professional Pharmacy staff

  • Provides drug information and training for various hospital personnel, patients and the community, and provides other Pharmacy services established in the Policy & Procedure Manual Guidelines.

  • Comply with all state and federal laws and regulations, the policies and procedures of Ellis Medicine and the standards of affiliated accrediting organizations.

  • Must be able to demonstrate a complete understanding and knowledge of New York State and Federal Laws governing the practice of pharmacy. New York State Licensure must be maintained in good standing, including all continued educational requirements.

  • Maintains current knowledge and skills necessary to perform competently. Work must be accurate, thorough and attention to detail is evident.

  • Assure that company resources are utilized responsibly and that the working environment is clean, safe and in compliance with required workplace standards.

  • Communicate relevant departmental information to the nursing and medical staff as needed.

  • Seek opportunities in collaboration with management to streamline processes, implement process improvement activities and resolve conflicts.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BE A PHARMACIST AT ELLIS MEDICINE?

Requirements: The Pharmacist must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with experience in hospital pharmacy preferred. Must be licensed to practice in New York State or eligible to become licensed.

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal- opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status.

Salary Range: $54.01-$86.42 /hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,358 open Pharmacist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$54.01–86.42/hr
  • New York median$60–76/hr568 hourly ranges
  • US median$60–79/hr7,646 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $70.22/hr, is 3% above the New York median midpoint ($68/hr) — in the middle half of Pharmacist hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 681 open Pharmacist jobs in New York and 11,358 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Pharmacist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (3,928 postings).
Education
6,526 of the 11,358 open Pharmacist jobs (57%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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