Pharmacist In Charge
ALBANY, NYFull-time$150–154K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacist In Charge for its closed-door pharmacy team in Albany, serving long-term care and senior living clients. The role oversees pharmacy compliance and staff, supports daily operations and quality improvement, provides clinical guidance, responds to pharmaceutical inquiries, and maintains patient records and regulatory documentation. The schedule includes weekdays, one or two evening shifts per week, and every third weekend.
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Full job description
Our Company
PharMerica
Overview
PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacist In Charge in Albany,NY!
Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you’ll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!
Schedule:
Monday-Friday:9:30am-6pm, and 1-2 evenings per week 2pm-1-:30pm
Saturday-Sunday: Every 3rd weekend 9am-5:30pm
Benefits and perks for you!
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Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
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Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
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Tuition discounts & reimbursement
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401(k)
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Company Paid Time Off
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Shift Differential
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DailyPay
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Pet Insurance
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Employee wellness and discount programs
- Benefits may vary by employment status
Responsibilities
How YOU will benefit:
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Supportive team with room to work independently
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Ongoing training and career growth
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Advancement opportunities in a growing company
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Referral bonuses
As a Pharmacist In Charge you will:
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Ensure full compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards.
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Supervise and direct pharmacy staff in key operational areas including scheduling, purchasing, and clinical responsibilities.
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Collaborate with pharmacy management to implement efficient daily operations and quality improvement or cost containment strategies.
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Provide clinical and technical support to pharmacy and regional staff, fostering a team-based care model.
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Respond promptly and accurately to pharmaceutical inquiries from customers and internal staff, interpreting clinical needs and providing expert advice.
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Maintain comprehensive patient records, including medical history, lab data, and concurrent medications (including OTC and alternative therapies).
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Accurately document all communications with healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers in the pharmacy system.
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Secure and maintain necessary documentation to ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and corporate policies.
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Enforce safe practices for the procurement, storage, distribution, and disposal of medications and biological products.
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Document all communications and clinical interventions in the patient’s medical record, including interactions with families and caregivers.
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Perform additional duties as assigned to support the pharmacy team and patient care goals.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required:
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Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (BPharm or equivalent)
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Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice
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Demonstrated pharmacy experience
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In-depth knowledge of pharmacy laws and both federal and state regulations related to long-term care
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Familiarity with pharmaceutical care practices for long-term care residents
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Proficiency in computer use, including pharmacy management systems
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Desired:
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Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
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Experience in long-term care pharmacy settings
Behavioral Competencies:
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Strong organizational and planning skills
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High attention to detail and accuracy
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Goal-oriented and self-motivated
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Proven team player with a collaborative mindset
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Excellent customer service orientation
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Effective oral communication skills
*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day
About our Line of Business
PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success. For more information, visitwww.pharmerica.com. Follow us onFacebook (https://www.facebook.com/PharMericaCorp) ,Twitter (https://twitter.com/PharMericaCorp) , andLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pharmerica/) .
Salary Range
USD $149,760.00 - $153,920.00 / Year
BrightSpring Health Services, and our family of brands, provides equal employment opportunity
Job LocationsUS-NY-ALBANY
ID 2026-198771
Line of Business PharMerica
Position Type Full-Time
Pay Min USD $149,760.00/Yr.
Pay Max USD $153,920.00/Yr.
How this job compares
Set against the 11,159 open Pharmacist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$150–154K/yr
- New York median$126–170K/yr88 salary ranges
- US median$102–172K/yr1,526 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $152K, is 3% above the New York median midpoint ($147K) — in the top quarter of Pharmacist salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 671 open Pharmacist jobs in New York and 11,159 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- CVS Health294 open
- Walgreens157 open
- University of Rochester23 open
- Experience
- Pharmacist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (3,728 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,741 of the 11,159 open Pharmacist jobs (60%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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