Pharmacist - Pharmacy - Per Diem

NYU Langone Health•Patchogue, NY

7h•Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center providing care to residents of eastern Long Island, featuring advanced cardiac care, an ambulatory surgical pavilion, a Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center, and a Primary Stroke Center. The hospital also operates multiple outpatient sites. This exciting opportunity is for a Pharmacist - Pharmacy - Per Diem, with variable shifts (Day, Evening, Nights, Week). Under general supervision, the successful candidate will compound and dispense medication and other pharmaceutical supplies according to established procedures, as prescribed by qualified prescribers. The role involves reviewing and interpreting prescriptions, obtaining clarifications, and regularly consulting with medical staff, nursing personnel, and others to coordinate high-quality pharmaceutical service for hospital patients and selected outpatients. The Pharmacist will also oversee and closely review the work of technical and clerical support staff.

Requirements

Pharm.D. or BS in Pharmacy required
Ability to walk and/or stand for 85% of the work time
Knowledge of clinical intervention, and the ability to meet the specific needs of the patient population
Knowledge of and in-depth understanding of pharmaceuticals to prepare and dispense medications
Three to six months on-the-job experience
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Detail oriented with a high level of analytical ability
Pharmacist License-NYS

Responsibilities

Reviews written prescriptions to determine patients needs due to condition, with no anticipated reaction.
Advises physicians and nurses on dosage adjustment, drug interactions, drug/lab interactions, high risk patients, incompatibilities, side effects, and instructions for drug administration.
Attends continuing education programs and reads professional literature to keep current of developments in the field and to maintain licensure.
Participates in development and implementation of patients education programs, pharmaceutical care and lecture programs for nurses, other paramedical personnel and patient counseling.
Assists the Clinical Pharmacist in the development of medication use processes.
Knowledge of clinical intervention based on the specific needs of the patient population considering patients age, growth and development, medical condition, physical abilities, psychological status, potential language barriers, religious beliefs and level of comprehension.
Contacts physicians as necessary.
Prepares or oversees preparation of prescriptions as ordered by prescriber.
Compounding medications according to established procedures.
Ensures labels are generated and affixed to containers to identify data and directions in accordance with hospital and/or government regulations.
Prepares intravenous admixture solutions using aseptic technique ensuring compatibility and stability in accordance with prescriber’s specification.
Ensures all balances and other like equipment are maintained in an orderly manner, and aseptic techniques are followed.
Ensures nursing stations have appropriate supply levels, as well as periodically checking for outdated or overstocked medications.
Ensures proper storage and handling of medications.
Participates in the proper standards of preparation of chemotherapy and hazardous medications.
Contributes equally to the overall quality and quantity of work produced by the department in proportion to hours worked.
Documents all consultations in the Pharmacy Consultation Log.
Maintains records pertaining to drug and supply ordering, storage, and distribution as required by hospital and/or government regulations.
Prepares documentation necessary for preparation of patient charges, pharmacy operation, narcotic control records, and patient medication profile.
Maintains complete and accurate records of dispensing, patient medication profile, cart fill, piggyback lists, narcotic control forms, IV room maintenance log, etc.
Ensures all equipment, reference materials, work areas, and the like are maintained in a neat and orderly manner.
Performs formal monthly inspections of nursing units and assigned Pharmacy areas for outdated drugs.
Assists senior personnel in overseeing and reviewing work of interns and technicians.
Participates in the training and education of pharmacy students and interns, patient education programs, lectures to nurses, etc., as required by supervisor.
Communicates with other staff members in order to maintain continuity in handling drug/prescriber-related problems or information.
Organization of workload to meet deadlines and priorities.
Flexibility to redirect daily activities based on departmental needs.
Displays a progressive attitude with the ability to accept constructive feedback and integrate into performance.
Accepts responsibility for one’s actions.
Identifies and offers solutions to problems.
Assumes ongoing responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation of the Pharmacy Department.
Participates in and supports collaborative decisions made by management.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of policies and procedures specific to the assigned pharmacy service.
Maintains knowledge base through participation in learning situations such as departmental meetings, educational programs, professional association membership, journal review or committee participation.
Fulfills the annual requirements regarding continuing education.