Pharmacist - Inpatient

Ellis Medicine • Schenectady, NY

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About The Position

The Pharmacist interprets medication orders for safety and appropriateness and performs inpatient, outpatient, and employee medication distribution activities, including dispensing, packing, and labeling. The role requires thorough knowledge of drugs and drug therapy, along with providing training and supervision to non-professional Pharmacy staff and drug information and training to hospital personnel, patients, and the community.

The Pharmacist follows applicable state and federal laws, Ellis Medicine policies and procedures, and affiliated accrediting standards. The position requires maintaining New York State licensure in good standing and current professional knowledge and skills. Work must be accurate and thorough, with attention to detail. The Pharmacist also helps maintain a clean and safe workplace, communicates relevant departmental information to nursing and medical staff, and collaborates with management on process improvements and conflict resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Licensed to practice in New York State or eligible to become licensed.
• Maintain New York State licensure in good standing, including required continuing education.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of New York State and federal laws governing pharmacy practice.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospital pharmacy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders to ensure they are safe and proper.
• Carry out inpatient, outpatient, and employee medication distribution, including dispensing, packing, and labeling.
• Maintain knowledge of drugs and drug therapy and provide training and supervision for non-professional Pharmacy staff.
• Provide drug information and training to hospital personnel, patients, and the community, and deliver other Pharmacy services specified in the Policy & Procedure Manual Guidelines.
• Comply with state and federal laws and regulations, Ellis Medicine policies and procedures, and standards of affiliated accrediting organizations.
• Maintain New York State licensure in good standing, including continuing education requirements, and maintain current knowledge and skills.
• Perform work accurately and thoroughly, with attention to detail.
• Use company resources responsibly and help keep the workplace clean, safe, and compliant with required standards.
• Communicate relevant departmental information to nursing and medical staff as needed.
• Collaborate with management to streamline processes, implement process improvements, and resolve conflicts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.
• Generous paid time off, including six paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Retirement plan with company match after longevity.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer-paid life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time