Patient Care Pharmacist, Inpatient Pharmacy

NYU Langone Health•Binghamton, NY

11d•$54 - $81•Onsite

About The Position

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join our inpatient pharmacy team. The Pharmacist will ensure the safe and accurate administration of medications by verifying the clinical appropriateness of prescribed treatments and overseeing proper delivery methods, thereby promoting patient safety and optimizing therapeutic outcomes.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s of Science Degree (B.S.) or Pharm.D. in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university
Licensed as a Pharmacist in New York State or NYS internship permit

Nice To Haves

One year experience as a pharmacist

Responsibilities

Review medication orders for appropriateness (dose, route, frequency, indication, interactions, allergies)
Verify and dispense physician-ordered medications in accordance with hospital protocols
Perform medication reconciliation upon patient admission, transfer, and discharge
Monitor patient therapy outcomes and adjust or recommend changes to optimize treatment
Provide drug information to healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers
Evaluate and prevent adverse drug events and medication errors
Ensure compliance with hospital formulary and therapeutic guidelines
Maintain inventory control of medications, including controlled substances
Document all activities in the electronic health record (Epic)
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
Precept pharmacy students and residents in clinical and operational settings