Outpatient Staff Pharmacist

Highland Hospital • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

Responsible for filling and dispensing prescriptions, including proper drug handling, usage, and storage in accordance with state and federal laws. Maintains departmental standards and translates policies and procedures into the pharmacy’s daily operations. Acts as an information resource for patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and drug-related information, and may serve as a clinical liaison for the healthcare team. Responds to inquiries about drug contents, dosages, regimen reviews, errors, storage, and disposal. Monitors drug therapies for interactions, allergies, and contraindications; monitors drug and supply stocks; and inventories and procures drugs, medications, and supplies as required. May oversee support staff and assist with training new staff. The annual salary range is $126,258–$163,610. Individual compensation within the range is determined using factors that may include market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity.

Requirements

• Meet the educational qualifications to be a licensed pharmacist in New York State.
• Minimum bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Current New York State pharmacist license or eligibility for licensure in New York State.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with other personnel and healthcare providers.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of ambulatory pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ScriptPro is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Fill and dispense prescriptions, ensuring proper handling, usage, and storage of drugs in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Maintain departmental standards and translate policies and procedures into daily pharmacy operations.
• Provide medication therapy and drug-related information to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals; may serve as a clinical liaison for the healthcare team.
• Respond to inquiries concerning drug contents, dosages, regimen reviews, errors, storage, and disposal.
• Monitor drug therapies for interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
• Monitor stocks of drugs and supplies.
• Inventory and procure drugs, medications, and supplies as required.
• May oversee support staff and assist in training new staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time