Pharmacist - Per Diem

Elizabeth Seton Children’s • Yonkers, NY

3d

About The Position

The Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical services in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and the Pharmacy department’s policies and procedures at the Children’s Center. The role assists the Director of Pharmacy in providing quality pharmacy services to residents. The pharmacist must understand and incorporate the organization’s mission and core values into daily practice, follow applicable pharmacy and center policies, and perform other related duties as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Pharm.D. degree in Pharmacy.
• 1–2 years of pharmacist experience in a hospital or long-term care institution.
• Basic knowledge of unit-dose, drug interactions, appropriate use of pharmacy references, dosages, and pharmaceutical calculations.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice in New York State.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Meet or exceed health standards and requirements for the position established by NYDOH and other regulatory agencies.
• Meet the Center’s general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
• Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 35 pounds.
• Ability to perform tasks that may involve exposure to residents’ blood and body fluids.
• Ability to assist in the evacuation of residents if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Fill and dispense prescriptions.
• Consult with staff, residents, and families on pharmacy services and medication information.
• Enter patient orders into the computer system and print accurate physicians’ order sheets and medication administration records.
• Store medications, chemicals, and biologicals properly.
• Assist the Director with ordering medications, chemicals, and biologicals.
• Maintain inventory by removing expired medications and rotating stock.
• Inspect nursing units and report problems to the Pharmacy Director.
• Package medications for use on nursing units, pick up orders, and deliver medications to nursing units.
• Participate in department quality improvement activities as indicated.
• Compound medications using special formulations documented in the pharmacy compounding book and maintain records of compounded prescriptions.
• Replenish floor-stock medications for nursing units and other departments.
• Assume responsibility for department operations in the Director’s absence.
• Verify and replace medication orders for medications supplied from the night cabinet by the nursing supervisor while the pharmacy is closed.
• Maintain a communication log of consultations regarding medication orders and food-drug interactions.
• Complete at least 45 hours of continuing education every three years, including at least 23 credits from live CE programs.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or as directed by a supervisor, department director, or administrator.

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