Hospital Pharmacist: Clinical Care & Drug Safety

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mount Sinai Health System in New York City seeks a licensed pharmacist to ensure rational drug therapy by reviewing inpatient and outpatient medication orders and providing pharmaceutical care.

Responsibilities include resolving issues with prescribers, dispensing medications for inpatients, outpatients, and staff, supervising non-licensed personnel, and maintaining accurate records for controlled substances in line with policies.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree required.
• Current New York State license and registration as Pharmacist.
• Hospital experience preferred but not required.
• English proficiency, oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks.
• Reviews inpatient and outpatient medication orders prior to dispensing to ensure rational drug therapy.
• Evaluates new orders against patient profiles and provides appropriate pharmaceutical care.
• Detects, communicates, and avoids drug interactions and allergies.
• Contacts prescribers for issue resolution.
• Dispenses prescription medication to inpatients, outpatients and employees.
• Oversees non-licensed staff and ensures proper supervision and authorization for tasks.
• Dispenses and maintains records for controlled substances, tax-free alcohol, and investigational drugs.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

PharmD Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy

Job description

The Mount Sinai Health System in New York City seeks a licensed pharmacist to ensure rational drug therapy by reviewing inpatient and outpatient medication orders and providing pharmaceutical care.

Responsibilities include resolving issues with prescribers, dispensing medications for inpatients, outpatients, and staff, supervising non-licensed personnel, and maintaining accurate records for controlled substances in line with policies.