Pharmacist I

BronxCare Health System • New York, NY

1d

About The Position

Prepares and dispenses medications for inpatients and outpatients according to orders by qualified prescribers.

Requirements

• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Performs various pharmacy functions such as preparing, labeling, dispensing inpatient and outpatient medications as interpreted from the direct orders of qualified prescriber. Supervises or is active in the compounding of bulk or extemporaneous and medications, their packaging and proper labeling. Including manufacturing records and controls. Supervises use of all special pharmacy equipment.
• Maintains prescribed records of all medication orders and prescriptions filled, including all controlled drug records.
• Performs and directs prepacking activities, dispensing of supplies to other departments and discipline, routinely inspects all medicinal supplies on station or in other departments maintaining documentation, therefore, dispensing and accomplishes control on all controlled drug floor stock and reviews and disposes of unused medication returns.
• Maintains adequate stocks of medications and supplies. Keeps equipment and utensils in good condition. Requests assistance form housekeeping, maintenance or other support departments when needed.
• Supplies information to other professional or para-professional personnel on request, instructs and In-service Training Programs and participates in extra-institutional public relations activities on request.
• Assists Pharmacy Supervisor and Associate Directors in personnel related functions.
• Instructs and educates outpatients on proper drug usage.
• Maintains a professional area at all times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees