Pharmacist PRN

New York Oncology Hematology • Albany, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Be part of a practice at the forefront of cutting-edge cancer care and advanced treatments. Access opportunities for professional growth and continuing education. Work alongside a collaborative and compassionate team of experts dedicated to making a difference. Enjoy the convenience of multiple locations throughout the Capital Region. Contribute to groundbreaking clinical trials that shape the future of oncology care. Discover your career potential with a practice dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Current state licensure as a Pharmacist
• 0-3 years experience as a registered pharmacist
• Oncology background preferred
• May supervise the activities of admixture technicians

Nice To Haves

• Oncology background

Responsibilities

• Compounds and dispenses medications, drugs, and other medications according to professional standards and practices.
• Prepares and maintains all necessary records on prescriptions, patient charges and inventory.
• Consults with nursing and medical staff regarding prescriptions, orders, drug and pharmaceutical detail, patient reactions, errors and complaints.
• Initiates and follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures.
• Monitors compliance with all legal regulations and accreditation organizations.
• Prepares and dispenses medication orders.
• Maintains and evaluates patient profile and comprehensive drug data file to evaluate orders for any incompatibilities.
• Checks all orders for completeness of information.
• Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
• Checks all orders for insurance approval before admixing.
• Admixes drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines, and preparing all drugs within OSHA guidelines and interoffice guidelines.
• Ensures correct preparation of all formulas or medications.
• Checks all orders/prescriptions for completeness.
• Calculates correct dosages, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Organizes and directs admixture technician's workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
• Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals and patients.
• Provides and documents drug counseling to all patients.
• Ensures all legal and professional requirements are adhered to, including controlled substances.
• Provides professional drug information and assistance to medical staff.
• Participates in pharmacy teaching and in-service programs.
• Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.
• Cleans hood daily and in between I.V. admixturing.
• Logs and dates all drugs that are being used.
• Checks drugs monthly for outdates.
• Keeps accurate temperature logs.
• Keeps accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
• Assists with inventory control of medications.
• Orders supplies and medications.
• Receives and shelves medications.
• Ensures that standard drug supplies are in adequate supply in all departments.
• Prepares labels.
• Files and prepares billing.
• Computes prices.
• Receives new drug education from drug representatives; remains abreast of new information.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• Prepares reports and monitoring activities as directed.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth
• Continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level