Entry Level Pharmacist Jobs
New grad pharmacist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship rotations or clinical hours can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Retail, Insurance, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Walgreens, CVS Health, and Safeway hiring at this level now.
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Job Summary:
Prepares Compounds and dispenses medications for outpatient and ambulatory care use. Dispenses retail and specialty pharmacy related items. Provides information to health care practitioners to promote the rational use of medications. Provides drug monitoring service. Provides prescription medication counseling to patients as requested prior to discharge or time of dispensing. Participates in teaching programs for retail/specialty staff. Participates in all areas of dispensing, call center and clinic as needed or requested.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. and NYS Pharmacy license and registration (or eligible) with Immunization Privilege required. CPR certification required by time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Three+ years of retail pharmacy experience preferred.
Work Days:
Rotating schedule between 830am-830pm. Weekends and holidays based on operational need.
Message to Applicants:
This position is primarily located at the new Retail Pharmacy location within the Slocum Dickson Medical Group building located on Burrstone Road, New Hartford, NY.
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
Job Summary:
Prepares Compounds and dispenses medications for outpatient and ambulatory care use. Dispenses retail and specialty pharmacy related items. Provides information to health care practitioners to promote the rational use of medications. Provides drug monitoring service. Provides prescription medication counseling to patients as requested prior to discharge or time of dispensing. Participates in teaching programs for retail/specialty staff. Participates in all areas of dispensing, call center and clinic as needed or requested.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. and NYS Pharmacy license and registration (or eligible) with Immunization Privilege required. CPR certification required by time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Three+ years of retail pharmacy experience preferred.
Work Days:
Rotating schedule between 830am-830pm. Weekends and holidays based on operational need.
Message to Applicants:
This position is primarily located at the new Retail Pharmacy location within the Slocum Dickson Medical Group building located on Burrstone Road, New Hartford, NY.
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
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- Walgreens192
- CVS Health189
- Safeway29
- Optum22
- Albertsons16
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- Insurance187
- Healthcare & Medical Services139
- Education14
- Science & Research4
Entry Level Pharmacist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level pharmacist job?
Entry level pharmacist employers look for candidates who have completed their PharmD, passed the NAPLEX and MPJE licensing exams, and can point to meaningful clinical rotations or internship experience. Tailoring your application to the specific setting, whether retail, hospital, or specialty pharmacy, and highlighting patient counseling or dispensing experience from rotations gives you a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level pharmacists?
Companies hiring entry level pharmacists right now include Walgreens, CVS Health, and Safeway, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of retail pharmacy chains, health systems, hospital networks, and independent community pharmacies actively onboarding new graduates.
Are there remote entry level pharmacist jobs?
Yes, though most pharmacist roles are on-site given patient care responsibilities. About 2% of entry level pharmacist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in telepharmacy, medication therapy management, or prior authorization review rather than traditional dispensing roles.
Are these new grad pharmacist jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior pharmacist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical rotations or internships toward its requirements, or explicitly invites candidates who are newly licensed. New grad candidates should look for those signals in the job description before applying.
Which industries hire the most entry level pharmacists?
Entry Level pharmacist roles concentrate in Retail, Insurance, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain high prescription volume, require consistent staffing across locations, and have structured onboarding programs suited to newly licensed pharmacists.