About this opportunity
St Mary's Healthcare Amsterdam lists this Pharmacist opportunity in amsterdam, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
St. Mary's Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary's Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary's Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace-the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.
Job Requisition: PHARM
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Rotating
Hours Per Week: 40 hour/week
Hiring range: $111,324.40 - $143,578.40
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities:
Reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems. Recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate.
Compounds and dispenses medications for accurate delivery to patients.
Provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients
Communicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care
Oversees technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies. Assists with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students. May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs
Provides patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required
Licensure/Certification Required Credential(s) : Pharmacist credentialed from the New York Board of Pharmacy obtained within six (6) months from hire date or job transfer date. (Graduate pharmacist must have active limited permit).
Education: Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy residency preferred.
Required Skills and Attributes: Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
Excellent customer service skills
Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
Demonstrates flexibility
Takes initiative
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
Strong organizational skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
amsterdam, NY, 12010, US
Who can apply
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