Pharmacist - Per Diem

Catholic Health•West Islip, NY

About The Position

Catholic Health is dedicated to providing better care for communities on Long Island by focusing on patient experience and quality. Good Samaritan University Hospital, a non-profit 537-bed teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health, serves over 100,000 patients annually with almost 900 physicians on staff and a Level II Trauma Center. The hospital emphasizes excellence built on empowered leadership, evidence-based practice, continual learning, and exceptional quality of care. Pharmacists at Good Samaritan University Hospital are responsible for filling orders for parenteral and enteral medications, monitoring patient drug therapies, and providing drug information. Staff pharmacists also supervise and direct support personnel. In situations where the pharmacy manager/supervisor is absent, a staff pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and duties of the pharmacy manager.

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; proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Able to maintain concentration and accuracy despite a busy environment.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Able to work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Oncology pharmacy board certification preferred (BCOP).
Health system pharmacy experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates accuracy in dispensing of all medications.
Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products accurately.
Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.
Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose.
Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient charts accurately.
Detects and reports suspected adverse drug events accurately in a timely manner.
Sustains the formulary by minimizing non formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners.
Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
Provides accurate drug information to professional staff.
Provides drug information to patients and families when needed.
Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
Participates in quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department.
Readily participates in orientation/training of new employees as directed.
Works independently with minimal supervision.
Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
Ensures that pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.
Completes and documents monthly inspections of all assigned medication storage areas in a timely and comprehensive manner.
Inspection assignments are completed without supervisor intervention.