About this opportunity
St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester lists this Supervising Pharmacist opportunity in yonkers, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Supervising Pharmacist
Under direction of the Director of Outpatient Pharmacy Services, the Supervising Pharmacist maintains all aspects of safe dispensation of medication prescriptions and patient care as it relates to the outpatient pharmacy at Saint Joseph's Medical Center (SJMC). This includes, but not limited to, prescription verification, interaction checking, monetary oversight, regulatory compliancy, and professionalism.
Duties And Responsibilities
Supervises staff to assure proper preparation and prompt dispensing of medications
Reviews and resolves problem medication prescriptions
Able to identify and intervene in any medication treatment concerns.
Assists in all aspects of purchasing supplies and medications
Maintain adequate inventory levels of all medications and supplies
Maintain proper documents and readily retrieval data
Assures the accurate and timely dispensing, recordkeeping and adherence to State and Federal regulations of controlled substances (narcotics) and reviews and reports all controlled drug record discrepancies to the Director
Prepare staffing assignments to ensure adequate coverage
Oversee the "Meds-to-Beds" program at SJMC
Prepare data metrics and routine financial information as it relates to the outpatient pharmacy
Performs training, orientation, guidance and evaluations of new pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy interns, and nurses
Performs routine evaluations of workflow including audits and direct observations
Provides professional expertise and participates in in-service training of other health professionals
Participates in other administrative activities of the Division, including providing input to the development of policies and procedures, forms, statistical reporting, etc.
Performs and completes ad-hoc projects as determined by the Manager and / or Director of Pharmacy
Instructs and checks pharmacy technicians to promote efficient work flow
Promotes efficiency and productivity in the pharmacy by monitoring staff duties and providing direction and guidance to organize activities.
Determines and intervenes with prescriber medication under-dosing, over-dosing, trends and/or adverse effects utilizing laboratory values or other records in patient's electronic chart when appropriate or by policy and procedure.
Supervises Pharmacy Technicians ensuring complete assignments and safe practices
Complies with all Department Competency requirements.
Reports Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs), when appropriate
Performs all other related duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy Outpatient Services
Job Requirements
NYS Registered Pharmacist
Pharm D Preferred
At least (2) years recent outpatient pharmacy experience
At least (2) years recent inpatient pharmacy experience
Hours of Pharmacy: 7AM-7PM Monday - Friday; 9AM-3PM Saturdays
Schedule will vary, will need to open/close; cover Saturdays
Salary Range $150K-$155K
Worksite address
yonkers, NY, 10701, US
Who can apply
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