Outpatient Staff Pharmacist

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY is seeking a pharmacist to fill and dispense prescriptions while ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations. You will serve as a resource for medication therapy information to patients and healthcare professionals, monitoring for interactions and contraindications.

The role requires a NYS license (or eligibility) and a BS in Pharmacy, with preferred experience in ScriptPro and ambulatory pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist with NYS license (or eligible) is required.
• Minimum BS degree in pharmacy from an accredited college.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Experience with ScriptPro is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Fill and dispense prescriptions in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Provide medication therapy information and answer drug-related questions for patients and healthcare staff.
• Monitor drug therapies for interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
• Assist in training and supervising staff as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Ambulatory pharmacy

Clinical liaison

Education

Licensed Pharmacist NYS

BS in Pharmacy

Tools

ScriptPro

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for the filling and dispensing of prescriptions including the proper handling, usage, and storage of drugs in the pharmacy according to state and federal laws. Maintains standards set by the department and translates policies and procedures into the daily operation of the pharmacy. Responsible for acting as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and drug-related information, and may serve as a clinical liaison for the healthcare team. Responds to inquiries concerning drug contents, dosages, regimen reviews, errors, storage, and disposal. Monitors drug therapies for drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications. Monitors stocks of drugs and supplies. Inventories and procures drugs, medications, and supplies as required. May oversee support staff and assist in training new staff.

Job Description

Responsible for the filling and dispensing of prescriptions including the proper handling, usage, and storage of drugs in the pharmacy according to state and federal laws. Maintains standards set by the department and translates policies and procedures into the daily operation of the pharmacy. Responsible for acting as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and drug-related information, and may serve as a clinical liaison for the healthcare team. Responds to inquiries concerning drug contents, dosages, regimen reviews, errors, storage, and disposal. Monitors drug therapies for drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications. Monitors stocks of drugs and supplies. Inventories and procures drugs, medications, and supplies as required. May oversee support staff and assist in training new staff.

Salary Range

$126,258-$163,610 Annually

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Auto req ID

19003BR

City

Rochester

Area of Interest

Clinical Non-Nursing

Employment Status

Full-Time

Hours/Week

40

Job Requirements

• Education: Meets the educational qualifications to be a licensed Pharmacist in NYS. Minimum BS degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy


• Experience: Preferred


• License/Certification Required: Current NYS license (or eligible for licensure in NYS)


• Skills: Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written to other personnel and health care providers. Strong computer skills and knowledge of ambulatory pharmacy. Experience with ScriptPro preferred, but not necessary.