Pharmacist, Full Time - Samaritan Hospital

Trinity Health•Troy, NY

3d•$52 - $71

About The Position

St. Peter's Health Partners is hiring a full-time night-shift Pharmacist at Samaritan Hospital. The Pharmacist is responsible for the safe, effective, and economical use of medications for individual patients, applying specialized skills, knowledge, and functions while considering patient-specific and age-related needs. The role includes reviewing medication orders and monitoring medication-related therapy, communicating with prescribers, safely storing, preparing, and dispensing medications, and providing counseling and drug information. The Pharmacist also contributes to pharmacy safety and quality initiatives, provides leadership to technicians and precepts pharmacy students, and manages or assists with pharmaceutical inventory control. The organization highlights an orientation program, a tuition allowance, career development, and positions and shifts intended to accommodate different schedules. The stated pay range is $52.00–$70.72; pay depends on experience, skills, education, and may vary by location.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Program with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) or equivalent Master’s degree.
Current NYS Pharmacist license and registration.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate medication orders and monitor patient medication-related therapy.
Communicate with prescribers regarding medication-related therapy.
Ensure the safe storage, preparation, and dispensing of medication.
Provide medication counseling to patients and drug information to health care providers.
Participate in St. Peter’s Health Care Services and Pharmacy Safety and Quality Improvement initiatives and other special projects.
Offer leadership and direction to technicians and precept Pharmacy students.
Manage or assist with pharmaceutical inventory control.