Per Diem Registered Pharmacist

About the role

Preforms all the duties of a Pharmacist position without additional support or assistance. Prepares and dispenses all types Of medications using accepted standards of pharmacy practice for unit dose distribution, ambulatory pharmacy services and compounding of sterile and non-sterile products.

Responsibilities

• Documentation of completed Departmental orientation.
• Prepares and dispenses all types Of medications using accepted standards of pharmacy practice for unit dose distribution, ambulatory pharmacy services and compounding of sterile and non-sterile products.
• Reviews medication orders for accuracy, completeness and therapeutic appropriateness.
• Addresses specific needs and characteristics of neonates, pediatrics, adolescents and geriatrics; can interpret data and carry out interventions appropriate to the patient's age-specific needs.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education programs and review of periodical literature.
• Maintains and provides proof of 15 Continuing Education credits each year.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy (BS or Doctor of Pharmacy).
• Valid NYS Pharmacist license and registration.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a pharmacist in hospital setting or completion of Pharmacy residency.

Qualifications

• PharmD or MS degree and/or completion of Pharmacy Residency Program may be used as a substitute for some experience.

Skills

• Ability to prepare sterile products by passing written and practical examinations.
• Ability to compare current medication therapy with new medication orders to prevent inappropriate drug use.
• Ability to monitor the effectiveness of drug therapy for individual patient cases.
• Ability to participate in multidisciplinary patient care rounds with other health care providers.
• Ability to provide drug information to physicians and other health care providers, patients or their families.
• Ability to perform a detailed inspection of medication storage areas throughout designated unit/area in accordance with hospital and procedure.
• Ability to assist in the orientation and training of other pharmacy personnel in peer or subordinate relationships.
• Ability to participate in the training of pharmacy interns and residents.
• Ability to participate in the training process when assigned.
• Ability to identify problems, find and implement solutions.
• Ability to present Inservice and/or orientation lectures to Pharmacy, Nursing or Medical staff at least once a year.
• Ability to perform admission drug history and drug discharge counseling for patients or family members as necessary.

Benefits

• No medication errors detected in routine Performance Improvement activities.
• Preventable adverse dmg reactions avoided.
• Participation in one medication use evaluation per year.

Pay

Hiring rate is $80.00 per hour. The rate could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Schedule

Work Shift: Day
Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS