Pharmacist-PD

Catholic Health•Port Jefferson, NY

About The Position

The Pharmacist fills orders for parenteral and enteral medications, monitors patient drug therapies, and provides drug information. Staff pharmacists supervise and direct support personnel. In the absence of pharmacy management, a staff pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the pharmacy manager. The position is based at the St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital in Port Jefferson, part of Catholic Health. The campus provides specialized inpatient rehabilitation and other acute care services.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS in Pharmacy, an MS in Pharmacy, or a Doctor of Pharmacy.
NYS Pharmacy license required.
Basic and advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Health system pharmacy experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Accurately dispense medications and compound and dispense pharmaceuticals, including intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products.
Issue controlled substances to patient care areas and maintain legally required records.
Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose.
Read, extract, and interpret patient chart information accurately.
Detect and report suspected adverse drug events accurately and promptly.
Support the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, using therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
Provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners, including suggesting appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
Provide accurate drug information to professional staff and drug information to patients and families when needed.
Document clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
Participate in departmental quality improvement and medication use review activities if requested.
Participate in orientation and training of new employees as directed.
Work independently with minimal supervision, organize and prioritize assignments, and ensure pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.
Complete and document monthly inspections of assigned medication storage areas thoroughly and on time, without supervisor intervention.
Supervise and direct pharmacy support personnel.
Assume pharmacy manager responsibilities and duties when pharmacy management is absent, if required.