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Job description
Clinical Pharmacist
A healthcare organization in New York is seeking a pharmacist to join its inpatient team. This is a hands-on staff pharmacy position supporting the daily medication processes, order verification, dispensing, and sterile and non-sterile preparation.
The pharmacist will work closely with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team to promote safe and appropriate medication therapy. The role is primarily operational/central pharmacy focused, with opportunities to provide clinical support and drug information as needed.
What You'll Do
Review and clinically assess medication orders for appropriate drug, dose, route, frequency, allergies, interactions, contraindications, and other safety considerations.
Accurately prepare and dispense medications in accordance with hospital pharmacy procedures.
Support the preparation of unit-dose medications, IV medications, and other pharmacy-dispensed products.
Identify potential medication-related issues and communicate recommendations to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
Respond to medication and drug-information questions from physicians, nursing staff, and other clinical team members.
Provide timely, evidence-based drug information when requested.
Prepare compounded sterile products while following applicable USP standards, aseptic technique requirements, and departmental procedures.
Follow required cleanroom practices, including appropriate garbing, cleaning, environmental monitoring, and equipment maintenance.
Assist with pharmaceutical inventory activities, including receiving, stocking, ordering, and maintaining appropriate medication supplies.
Handle controlled substances and other medications according to established procedures and regulatory requirements.
Participate in medication safety, quality improvement, and pharmacy process-improvement initiatives.
Maintain an organized, clean, and compliant pharmacy work environment.
Follow all applicable New York State and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and professional practice standards.
Perform additional pharmacy-related responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
PharmD degree from an accredited school or college of pharmacy.
Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in New York State and in good standing.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to medication accuracy and patient safety.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with pharmacists, technicians, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively within a team-based environment.
Preferred:
Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency.
Hospital or health-system pharmacy experience.
Experience with sterile compounding and inpatient pharmacy operations.
Worksite address
utica, NY, 13502, US
Who can apply
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