Pharmacist

Northwell•Village/Town of Mount Kisco, NY

3d•$105,400 - $183,000

About The Position

Interprets, compounds, and dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical supplies using standard physical and chemical procedures to fill written prescriptions issued by physicians and other qualified prescribers. Enters drug orders into a computer profile. Dispenses medications to inpatients in accordance with established policies and procedures, reviews medication orders, and consults prescribers about discrepancies. Compounds intravenous admixtures and parenteral mixtures, maintains required controlled-drug records, and orders and checks medications and supplies.

Requirements

Bachelor of Pharmacy required.
Current license to practice as a Pharmacist in New York State required.
Specialized certifications as needed.
1–3 years of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

Oncology and clinical trials experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Dispense medications to inpatients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Document non-formulary drug approvals, restricted drug approvals, and unusual medication orders.
Receive medication orders and review them for completeness, interactions, incompatibilities, and inconsistencies; consult prescribers about discrepancies.
Report prescription discrepancies to leadership and document unusual medication orders in the intervention log.
Dispense medications and ensure that dispensed medications are labeled.
Compound intravenous admixtures and parenteral mixtures.
Maintain records used when dispensing controlled drugs and ensure required documentation is complete and compliant with regulations.
Initiate computer-generated labels and maintain records and statistics as required.
Order medications and supplies; receive and check them for accuracy.
Perform related duties as required.