Hospital Pharmacist
About The Position
The Pharmacist I - Staff Pharmacist performs distributive and operational duties to support the safe and effective use of medications within the hospital. Core functions include medication order verification and dispensing, sterile product preparation, medication inventory management, and providing drug information to healthcare providers. The pharmacist ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and contributes to departmental quality and medication safety initiatives. The role is primarily based in the central pharmacy and may include limited clinical responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Current pharmacist license in good standing in New York State.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an ASHP residency program.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and verify medication orders for appropriate dose, route, frequency, and therapeutic indication.
- Dispense medications according to established policies and procedures, maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
- Prepare and label medications for dispensing, including unit dose medications, IV admixtures, and controlled substances.
- Monitor patient medication profiles for drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
- Identify and resolve drug-related problems.
- Provide drug information and consultation to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, and research and answer drug information inquiries.
- Follow USP guidelines for sterile compounding, including proper garbing, aseptic technique, and environmental monitoring.
- Prepare sterile IV admixtures and other compounded sterile products accurately and safely.
- Participate in cleaning and maintaining the cleanroom and compounding equipment.
- Assist with pharmaceutical inventory management and ordering.
- Receive and store incoming medications and supplies.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and medication safety programs.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Comply with New York State and federal pharmacy regulations, including the Education Law and Part 63 of the Commissioner's Regulations.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
