Pharmacist
ALBANY, NYFull-time$123–125K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacist for its closed-door pharmacy team in Albany, New York. The role serves long-term care and senior living clients in a non-retail environment, evaluating medication orders, supporting clinical teams, and overseeing safe medication practices. The schedule includes weekday shifts, two evening shifts per week, and every other weekend.
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Full job description
Our Company
PharMerica
Overview
PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacist 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-6:00pm and two evenings per week 2:00pm-10:30pm
Saturday-Sunday: Every other Weekend 9:30am-6:00pm
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 you will:
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Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper route of administration.
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Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff regarding medication therapy changes and optimizations.
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Maintain up-to-date patient/resident profiles, including medical history, lab results, and current medications (prescription, OTC, and home remedies).
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Ensure laboratory tests required for monitoring high-risk medications are appropriately ordered, reviewed, and communicated to the healthcare team.
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Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical and technical support.
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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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Implement and enforce policies and procedures for the safe handling, dispensing, and clinical oversight/management of medications.
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Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements related to pharmacy practice and medication management.
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Report medication-related errors and adverse drug events to the Pharmacy Manager as required.
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Educate and support clinical team and healthcare agency staff on safe and effective medication handling procedures.
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Perform other pharmacy-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D preferred
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One year experience in long term care desired
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License/Certification(s): current and valid pharmacist license in the state of practice
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Knowledge of drug therapy guidelines, medication safety practices, and regulatory standards (CMS, DEA, FDA).
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Proficiency in electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems
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Strong clinical judgement, and effective written and verbal communication
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*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 $122,720.00 - $124,800.00 / Year
BrightSpring Health Services, and our family of brands, provides equal employment opportunity
Job LocationsUS-NY-ALBANY
ID 2026-198983
Line of Business PharMerica
Position Type Full-Time
Pay Min USD $122,720.00/Yr.
Pay Max USD $124,800.00/Yr.
How this job compares
Set against the 11,348 open Pharmacist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$123–125K/yr
- New York median$126–170K/yr97 salary ranges
- US median$104–172K/yr1,603 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $124K, is 16% below the New York median midpoint ($147K) — in the lowest quarter of Pharmacist salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 682 open Pharmacist jobs in New York and 11,348 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- CVS Health284 open
- Walgreens160 open
- University of Rochester27 open
- Experience
- Pharmacist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (3,882 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,755 of the 11,348 open Pharmacist jobs (60%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 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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