Staff Pharmacist - Nights

Albany Medical Health System•Albany, NY

29d

About The Position

This position is for full time (36 hour per week average) night shift. The Pharmacist is responsible for providing a full range of pharmaceutical care services. Working as part of the patient care team the pharmacist contributes unique expertise in medication safety, therapeutics, education and medication preparation. The Pharmacist reports to the Pharmacy Supervisors and Directors.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in pharmacy from ACPE accredited school - required
Licensed Pharmacist Current NYS Pharmacy License. Upon Hire - required
Demonstrated basic working knowledge of pharmacy practice
Assumes responsibilities for coordinating and supervising one or more areas or functions of the department when needed.
Applies skills and knowledge to improve overall quality of pharmaceutical care within organizational.
Developing as a role model through dedication to the highest standards of professionalism.
Demonstrates ability to develop a leadership role in providing pharmaceutical care.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate Degree in pharmacy from ACPE accredited school - preferred
Experience in health system pharmacy practice - preferred

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care
Actively promote medication safety
Promote rational cost-effective use of medications
Provide pharmaceutical care to all types and ages of patients cared for at AMC.
Effectively performs medication order and drug therapy review leading to improved patient outcomes
Prepare and dispense medications
Provide drug information
Monitor patient drug therapy
Collaborate with other caregivers, the patient and significant others to optimize pharmaceutical care
Supervise and direct support personnel
Participate in training and development of staff
Provide professional services and when needed, leadership, to the Department, Center and Community
Routinely work with management and others to improve pharmaceutical care and services.
In the absence of a supervisor, can assume essential responsibilities and functions of pharmacy supervisor/manager for limited periods of time.
Assist in the continued advancement of pharmaceutical care services.
Willingly provide any and all appropriate functions as a recognized expert and leader.