Outpatient Pharmacist - Per Diem

Core Job Responsibilities

• Meditation Verification and Dispensing:
• Accurately interprets and verifies medication orders, ensuring appropriateness of dose, route, frequency, and therapeutic indication.
• Dispenses medications in accordance with established policies and procedures, maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepares and labels medications for dispensing, including unit dose medications, IV admixtures, and controlled substances.
• Patient Monitoring:
• Maintains patient medication profiles for drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
• Identifies and resolves drug-related problems.
• Drug Information:
• Provides drug information and consultation to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Researches and answers drug information inquiries.
• Sterile Compounding:
• Adheres to USP and guidelines for sterile compounding, including proper garbing, aseptic technique, and environmental monitoring.
• Prepares sterile IV admixtures and other compounded sterile products accurately and safely.
• Participates in the maintenance and cleaning of the cleanroom and compounding equipment.
• Central Pharmacy Operations:
• Assists with inventory management and ordering of pharmaceuticals.
• Receives and stores incoming medications and supplies.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and medication safety programs.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Other Responsibilities:
• Adheres to all New York State and federal regulations governing pharmacy practice, including those outlined in the Education Law and Part 63 of the Commissioner's Regulations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Current pharmacist license in good standing in New York State.
• PREFERRED: Completion of ASHP residency program.