Pharmacist

Essential Responsibilities

• Processes prescriptions
• Independently reviews and assesses medication prescriptions to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems; ensures that medications are accurately and efficiently compounded and dispensed.
• Ensures safe and appropriate and cost-effective medication therapies for patients.
• Demonstrates sound professional judgment and knowledge to resolve emergent issues.

Drug Information and Patient Interventions

• Provides accurate and timely drug information to other health professionals, patients and the public.
• Documents interventions and outcomes related to drug therapy.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage drug therapy, protocols and guidelines.

Assist in Department Management

• Aids the manager in supervising and directing work of pharmacy technicians, students, externs and other support personnel in daily operations.
• Trains pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents and students in their duty areas.
• Oversees daily inventory maintenance purchases.
• Affirms that all controlled substances are stored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State and departmental regulations.

Work Environment

• Contributes to the effective operation of the department through all activities including computer functions, refill medications, generation of labels and answering phones appropriately.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.

Safety

• Participates in performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Maintains an attitude that promotes and fosters an environment of safety.
• All steps are done in a courteous and efficient manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D).
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of PA and/or NY at hire or sit for boards and obtain licensure within 120 days.
• Hospital experience preferred.