Staff Pharmacist Jobs in New York
Staff Pharmacist jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, with strong demand concentrated in hospital systems, retail pharmacy chains, and integrated health networks at every level from new graduate through senior clinical pharmacist. New York City, Buffalo, and Rochester anchor the highest volume of openings, with major employers including NYU Langone Health, Mount Sinai Health System, and CVS Health maintaining consistent staff pharmacist needs across the state. Clinical pharmacy, oncology, and ambulatory care are the most in-demand specialties right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Department/Unit:
Outpatient Retail Pharmacy
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$104,306.00 - $166,890.00
The Pharmacist is responsible for providing a full range of pharmaceutical care services. Working as part of the patient care team the pharmacist contributes unique expertise in medication safety, therapeutics, education and medication preparation. The Pharmacist reports to the Pharmacy Supervisors and Directors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care
- Actively promote medication safety
- Promote rational cost-effective use of medications
- Provide pharmaceutical care to all types and ages of patients cared for at AMC.
- Effectively performs medication order and drug therapy review leading to improved patient outcomes
- Prepare and dispense medications
- Provide drug information
- Monitor patient drug therapy
- Collaborate with other caregivers, the patient and significant others to optimize pharmaceutical care
- Supervise and direct support personnel
- Participate in training and development of staff
- Provide professional services and when needed, leadership, to the Department, Center and Community
- Routinely work with management and others to improve pharmaceutical care and services.
- In the absence of a supervisor, can assume essential responsibilities and functions of pharmacy supervisor/manager for limited periods of time.
- Assist in the continued advancement of pharmaceutical care services.
- Willingly provide any and all appropriate functions as a recognized expert and leader.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in pharmacy from ACPE accredited school - required
- Doctorate Degree in pharmacy from ACPE accredited school - required
- 3+ years experience in retail/ health system outpatient pharmacy practice/ specialty pharmacy - preferred
- Demonstrated basic working knowledge of pharmacy practice
- Assumes responsibilities for coordinating and supervising one or more areas or functions of the department when needed.
- Applies skills and knowledge to improve overall quality of pharmaceutical care within organizational.
- Developing as a role model through dedication to the highest standards of professionalism.
- Demonstrates ability to develop a leadership role in providing pharmaceutical care.
- PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist Current NYS Pharmacy License. Upon Hire - required
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Department/Unit:
Outpatient Retail Pharmacy
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$104,306.00 - $166,890.00
The Pharmacist is responsible for providing a full range of pharmaceutical care services. Working as part of the patient care team the pharmacist contributes unique expertise in medication safety, therapeutics, education and medication preparation. The Pharmacist reports to the Pharmacy Supervisors and Directors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care
- Actively promote medication safety
- Promote rational cost-effective use of medications
- Provide pharmaceutical care to all types and ages of patients cared for at AMC.
- Effectively performs medication order and drug therapy review leading to improved patient outcomes
- Prepare and dispense medications
- Provide drug information
- Monitor patient drug therapy
- Collaborate with other caregivers, the patient and significant others to optimize pharmaceutical care
- Supervise and direct support personnel
- Participate in training and development of staff
- Provide professional services and when needed, leadership, to the Department, Center and Community
- Routinely work with management and others to improve pharmaceutical care and services.
- In the absence of a supervisor, can assume essential responsibilities and functions of pharmacy supervisor/manager for limited periods of time.
- Assist in the continued advancement of pharmaceutical care services.
- Willingly provide any and all appropriate functions as a recognized expert and leader.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in pharmacy from ACPE accredited school - required
- Doctorate Degree in pharmacy from ACPE accredited school - required
- 3+ years experience in retail/ health system outpatient pharmacy practice/ specialty pharmacy - preferred
- Demonstrated basic working knowledge of pharmacy practice
- Assumes responsibilities for coordinating and supervising one or more areas or functions of the department when needed.
- Applies skills and knowledge to improve overall quality of pharmaceutical care within organizational.
- Developing as a role model through dedication to the highest standards of professionalism.
- Demonstrates ability to develop a leadership role in providing pharmaceutical care.
- PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist Current NYS Pharmacy License. Upon Hire - required
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Staff Pharmacist Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health45
- Walmart4
- Albany Medical Center1
- Garnet Health1
- Kaleida Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services46
- Retail4
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
- Consumer Goods1
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces1
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in staff pharmacist jobs across New York.
- Active New York State pharmacist license issued by the Office of the Professions
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy
- Completion of a New York Board of Pharmacy-approved internship program
- Current immunization certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
- Proficiency with pharmacy dispensing and clinical documentation software systems
- Strong patient counseling and interprofessional communication skills in clinical settings
Staff Pharmacist Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a staff pharmacist in New York?
You must earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited program, complete a New York-approved pharmacy internship, and pass both the NAPLEX and MPJE licensing exams before applying for licensure through the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions. New York requires a separate state jurisprudence exam component, so candidates from other states transferring a license should verify reciprocity eligibility directly with the Office of the Professions before applying.
How much do staff pharmacists make in New York?
Staff pharmacists in New York earn a median of about $142,090 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $92,910 for the lowest 10% to over $174,550 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire staff pharmacists in New York?
Employers hiring staff pharmacists in New York right now include CVS Health, Walmart, and Albany Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's dense mix of academic medical centers, large retail pharmacy chains, and integrated health networks means hiring is spread across institutional, community, and specialty settings throughout the state.
Which New York cities have the most staff pharmacist jobs?
Brooklyn, Bronx, and New York have the most staff pharmacist openings in New York. New York City drives the largest share of demand through its concentration of academic medical centers, hospital systems, and high-traffic retail pharmacy locations, while Buffalo and Rochester contribute meaningful volume through their regional health systems and university-affiliated medical campuses.
Are there remote staff pharmacist jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of staff pharmacist openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on, patient-facing nature of most dispensing and clinical roles. The positions most likely to include a remote component are telepharmacy, prior authorization review, and clinical call-center pharmacy roles rather than traditional dispensing positions.
How can I get hired as a staff pharmacist in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a PGY-1 pharmacy residency program through large New York health systems such as NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health, or Montefiore Medical Center, which run ASHP-accredited programs designed specifically for new graduates. Candidates who do not match into residency should target per-diem staff pharmacist roles at community hospitals or retail chains, where recent pharmacy school graduates with an active New York license and strong internship hours are competitive without prior post-graduate experience.
Where can I find and apply to staff pharmacist jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to staff pharmacist jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and preferred setting and apply directly from the listing.
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