Pharmacist

Stony Brook University • Stony Brook, NY

417d • $115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Pharmacist at the Long Island State Veterans Home is responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to residents, ensuring optimal medication therapy through regular reviews and consultations with the clinical team. This role involves dispensing medications, preparing sterile products, and advising medical staff on medication availability and rational use.

Requirements

• B.S. Pharmacy
• Long term care or institutional pharmacy experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in long-term care setting
• Drug regimen review experience
• Medication distribution in long-term care
• Experience with 3rd party billing.

Responsibilities

• Enter medication orders onto computerized medication profiles and update as required, checking for drug interactions and optimum drug therapy.
• Dispense medication to residents as prescribed.
• Perform monthly drug regimen reviews and report findings to the Director of Pharmacy.
• Prepare sterile products in accordance with acceptable standards of practice and departmental procedures.
• Coordinate the prompt and timely distribution of all medication and related information.
• Dispense controlled substances in accordance with laws and departmental policies and procedures.
• Consult and advise medical staff on the availability and rational of medications ordered.
• Order pharmaceuticals through wholesalers daily to maintain sufficient inventory levels.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Location pay
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees