Pharmacist - Pharmacy - Full Time at NYU Langone Health

Patchogue, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

161510.44

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compounding medications, Dispensing medications, Clinical intervention, Drug interaction analysis, Aseptic technique, Intravenous admixture, Patient counseling, Medication therapy management, Narcotic control, Pharmacy operations, Documentation, Analytical ability, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Detail oriented

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices. For more information, go to NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk [https://nyulangone.org/locations/nyu-langone-hospital-suffolk], and interact with us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyulangonehealth/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true], Glassdoor [https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-NYU-Langone-Health-EI_IE121521.11,29.htm], Indeed [https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Nyu-Langone-Health?from=mobviewjob&tk=1iln7ebg1gc28801&fromjk=575c649f519b8dd4&attributionid=mobvjcmp], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/NYULangone/], Twitter [https://x.com/nyulangone], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/nyulangonehealth] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nyulangone]. Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pharmacist - Pharmacy - Full Time - Pharmacy - Full-Time - Variable shifts: Day, Evening, Nights 12p. In this role, the successful candidate Under general supervision, compounds, dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical supplies according to established operational and chemical procedures, as prescribed by qualified prescribers. Reviews and interprets prescriptions, obtains clarifications as necessary and regularly consults with medical staff, nursing personnel and others in order to coordinate delivery of a high pharmaceutical service to hospital patients and selected outpatients. Oversees and closely reviews the work of technical and clerical support Job Responsibilities: Clinical Skills: * Reviews written prescriptions to determine patients needs due to condition, with no anticipated reaction. * Advises physicians and nurses on dosage adjustment, drug interactions, drug/lab interactions, high risk patients, incompatibilities, side effects, and instructions for drug administration. * Attends continuing education programs and reads professional literature to keep current of developments in the field and to maintain licensure. * Participates in development and implementation of patients education programs, pharmaceutical care and lecture programs for nurses, other paramedical personnel and patient counseling. * Assists the Clinical Pharmacist in the development of medication use processes. * Knowledge of clinical intervention based on the specific needs of the patient population considering patients age, growth and development, medical condition, physical abilities, psychological status, potential language barriers, religious beliefs and level of comprehension. Functional Skills: * Contacts physicians as necessary. * Prepares or oversees preparation of prescriptions as ordered by prescriber. * Compounding medications according to established procedures. * Ensures labels are generated and affixed to containers to identify data and directions in accordance with hospital and/or government regulations. * Prepares intravenous admixture solutions using aseptic technique ensuring compatibility and stability in accordance with prescriber’s specification. * Ensures all balances and other like equipment are maintained in an orderly manner, and aseptic techniques are followed. * Ensures nursing stations have appropriate supply levels, as well as periodically checking for outdated or overstocked medications. * Ensures proper storage and handling of medications. * Participates in the proper standards of preparation of chemotherapy and hazardous medications. * Contributes equally to the overall quality and quantity of work produced by the department in proportion to hours worked. Clerical Skills: * Documents all consultations in the Pharmacy Consultation Log. * Maintains records pertaining to drug and supply ordering, storage, and distribution as required by hospital and/or government regulations. * Prepares documentation necessary for preparation of patient charges, pharmacy operation, narcotic control records, and patient medication profile. * Maintains complete and accurate records of dispensing, patient medication profile, cart fill, piggyback lists, narcotic control forms, IV room maintenance log, etc. * Ensures all equipment, reference materials, work areas, and the like are maintained in a neat and orderly manner. * Performs formal monthly inspections of nursing units and assigned Pharmacy areas for outdated drugs. Professional/Interpersonal Skills * Assists senior personnel in overseeing and reviewing work of interns and technicians. * Participates in the training and education of pharmacy students and interns, patient education programs, lectures to nurses, etc., as required by supervisor. * Communicates with other staff members in order to maintain continuity in handling drug/prescriber-related problems or information. * Organization of workload to meet deadlines and priorities. * Flexibility to redirect daily activities based on departmental needs. * Displays a progressive attitude with the ability to accept constructive feedback and integrate into performance. * Accepts responsibility for one’s actions. * Identifies and offers solutions to problems. * Assumes ongoing responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation of the Pharmacy Department. * Participates in and supports collaborative decisions made by management. * Demonstrates a working knowledge of policies and procedures specific to the assigned pharmacy service. * Maintains knowledge base through participation in learning situations such as departmental meetings, educational programs, professional association membership, journal review or committee participation. * Fulfills the annual requirements regarding continuing education. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Pharm.D. or BS in Pharmacy required. Ability to walk and/or stand for 85% of the work time Knowledge of clinical intervention, and the ability to meet the specific needs of the patient population Knowledge of and in-depth understanding of pharmaceuticals to prepare and dispense medications Three to six months on-the-job experience Good interpersonal and communication skills Detail oriented with a high level of analytical ability. Required Licenses: Pharmacist License-NYS NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal [https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf]. NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $147,335.44 - $161,510.44 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. View the Pay Transparency Notice [https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/290/2017/04/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf] for further details.

Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for compounding and dispensing medications while providing clinical consultations to medical staff and patients. They also oversee pharmacy technicians and ensure the accurate maintenance of medication records and inventory.