Hospital Pharmacist - Per Diem

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY seeks a Pharmacist I - Staff Pharmacist to support central pharmacy operations, including order verification, dispensing, sterile compounding, and medication inventory management.

The role emphasizes pharmacy compliance, drug information for providers, and participation in quality and safety initiatives; it requires PharmD and NY license, with ASHP residency preferred.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Current NY pharmacist license in good standing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and verifies medication orders for dose, route, frequency, and indication.
• Dispenses medications per policies, maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepares labels for unit dose, IV admixtures, and controlled substances.
• Monitors patient medication profiles for interactions and contraindications.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

PharmD

ASHP residency (preferred)

Job description

The Pharmacist I - Staff Pharmacist is responsible for performing a range of distributive and operational duties to ensure the safe and effective use of medications within the hospital. This position supports core pharmacy functions, including order verification, medication dispensing, sterile product preparation, and medication inventory management. The Pharmacist I provides drug information to healthcare providers, ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, and contributes to departmental quality and safety initiatives. This role is primarily based in the central pharmacy and may include limited clinical responsibilities as assigned.

Core Job Responsibilities

Medication Verification and Dispensing:

• Accurately interprets and verifies medication orders, ensuring appropriateness of dose, route, frequency, and therapeutic indication.
• Dispenses medications in accordance with established policies and procedures, maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepares and labels medications for dispensing, including unit dose medications, IV admixtures, and controlled substances.
• Monitors patient medication profiles for drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
• Identifies and resolves drug-related problems.
• Drug Information:
• Provides drug information and consultation to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Researches and answers drug information inquiries.
• Adheres to USP and guidelines for sterile compounding, including proper garbing, aseptic technique, and environmental monitoring.
• Prepares sterile IV admixtures and other compounded sterile products accurately and safely.
• Participates in the maintenance and cleaning of the cleanroom and compounding equipment.

Central Pharmacy Operations:

• Assists with inventory management and ordering of pharmaceuticals.
• Receives and stores incoming medications and supplies.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and medication safety programs.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.

Other Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all New York State and federal regulations governing pharmacy practice, including those outlined in the Education Law and Part 63 of the Commissioner's Regulations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Current pharmacist license in good standing in New York State.

PREFERRED:

• Completion of ASHP residency program.

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Department PHARMACY - INPATENT

Shift Variable

Shift Hours Worked 8.00

FTE 0.2

Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR

Employee Status A7 - Occasional

Union Non-Union

Pay Range $47.00 - $81.00 Per Hour