Hybrid Clinical & Community Pharmacist - Hudson Valley

Hybrid Clinical & Community Pharmacist - Hudson Valley

Tops Markets is seeking a Hybrid Clinical & Community Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team in the Hudson Valley. This unique position is designed for a pharmacist who wants to remain actively involved in community pharmacy practice while also having dedicated time to provide and develop clinical pharmacy services. The Hybrid Clinical & Community Pharmacist will divide their time between community pharmacy practice and clinical pharmacy services, supporting multiple pharmacy locations while helping expand patient-care initiatives across the organization. The role provides an opportunity to practice at the top of the pharmacist license through a combination of direct patient care, medication management, immunizations, clinical interventions, provider collaboration, and traditional community pharmacy practice.

Hybrid Practice Model

Community Pharmacy Practice

Provide pharmacist coverage at designated pharmacy locations.

Review, verify, and dispense prescription medications.

Counsel patients regarding prescription and nonprescription medications.

Oversee pharmacy workflow and support pharmacy technicians and interns.

Maintain compliance with federal, state, and company requirements.

Support immunizations and other patient-care services.

Assist pharmacy teams with operational and patient-care needs.

Clinical Pharmacy Services

Provide dedicated clinical pharmacy services across assigned locations.

Perform comprehensive medication reviews and other medication therapy management services.

Identify medication-related problems and opportunities to optimize therapy.

Conduct targeted patient outreach related to adherence, medication gaps, and clinical opportunities.

Identify and close immunization and preventive-care gaps.

Support disease-state management initiatives and patient education.

Collaborate with prescribers and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and patient-care opportunities.

Participate in community health events, immunization clinics, screenings, and other outreach programs.

Why This Role Is Different

The Hybrid Clinical & Community Pharmacist position provides pharmacists with the opportunity to combine the relationships and accessibility of community pharmacy with dedicated time for clinical practice. Rather than choosing between a traditional retail pharmacist position and a fully clinical role, pharmacists in this position can continue practicing in the community while having protected time to focus on clinical patient care and the development of pharmacy services. This position is ideal for pharmacists who are passionate about direct patient care, want to expand their clinical practice, and are interested in helping shape the future of community pharmacy at Northeast Grocery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Follow all Federal, State, and Local regulations as well as company policies regarding Pharmacy operations, safety, and sanitation

Process customer orders while providing attentive and courteous customer service

Required to perform the final check on all medications before dispensing to the customer

Receive telephone prescriptions and authorizations from prescribers offices

Consult with patients about prescribed medications and other health issues and recommend over-the-counter medications

Achievement of financial goals such as sales, gross profit maximization as well as minimization of shrink and supply expense

Adhere to company policy through proper processing, preparation, and packaging of prescriptions

Train and develop pharmacy interns and technicians

Complete all necessary paperwork relating to Pharmacy Department

Maintain security of all controlled substances

Maintain adequate supplies, place orders when needed

Process orders to include filling prescriptions and accepting payment

Minimize shrink through proper handling and storing of products

Assist pharmacy teams in improving workflow, patient engagement, and delivery of clinical pharmacy services.

Participate in the development and implementation of new pharmacy programs and services.

Travel among assigned Tops' pharmacy locations as needed.

Deliver preventive and clinical healthcare services, including immunizations, medication management, patient education, and other approved pharmacy services.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age

State Licensed Pharmacist

Ability to travel to various stores as need to work as the licensed pharmacist

Education and Experience

Required education to be a State Licensed Pharmacist

Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions

Possess basic computer skills

Possess strong communication skills

Physical Requirements

Walking Frequent 3-5 Hours

Standing Constant 5-8 Hours

Grasping/Finger Movement & Dexterity- Left/Right Hands Frequent 3-5 Hours

Bending Occasional 1-3 Hours

Twisting Occasional 1-3 Hours

Pivoting Occasional 1-3 Hours

Squatting/Kneeling Occasional 1-3 Hours

Pushing/Pulling Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 25lbs

Lifting Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 25lbs

Equipment Used

Operation of the following: Pharmacy Computer Case Cutter Marking Gun Cash Register Pill Counter Ladder (must be 18 yrs. of age)

Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.