Hospital Pharmacist - Full Time - Variable at Mohawk Valley Health System

City of Utica, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

170000.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Drug Dispensing, Patient Safety, Medication Profiles, Drug Interactions, Narcotic Distribution, Medication Auditing, Patient Education, Investigational Drug Studies, Pharmaceutical Regulations, Drug Information, In-Service Education, Nursing Unit Inspections

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Manager or designee, will dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. He or she may advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications. Core Job Responsibilities Compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical supplies, reviews orders and prescriptions for appropriateness and patient safety Ensures that medication profiles are accurate and up to date Checks for drug interactions, incompatibilities and optimum drug therapy Participates in narcotic and controlled drug distribution programs as required Audits medication records and makes necessary corrections Explains proper use of all prescriptions for outpatients. Accountable for investigational drug study integrity Ensures that non-sterile, sterile, and hazardous medications are prepared in accordance with USP 795, 797, and 800 regulation Supplies drug information to physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team Participates in the department's in-service education program. Performs monthly nursing unit inspections as assigned Perform other duties as required. Education/Experience Requirements Required: BS or PharmD Degree Preferred: Completion of ASHP residency program Licensure/Certification Requirements Required: Active NYS Pharmacy License Preferred: Board Certification from the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties Disclaimer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.Job Details Req Id 96096 Department INPATIENT PHARMACY Shift Variable Shift Hours Worked 8.00 FTE 1 Work Schedule SALARIED GENERAL Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union Non-Union Pay Range $107 -$170k/Salaried

Responsibilities

The Hospital Pharmacist will dispense medications and provide information to patients about their use. They will also advise healthcare practitioners on medication selection, dosage, and interactions.