Per Diem Pharmacist - Sunnyview Hospital

St. Peter's Health Partners, Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pharmacist at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital in Schenectady, NY provides daily medication management for patients, evaluates and monitors therapy, and supports the continuum of care.

This part-time, rotating-shift position engages in medication use evaluations, education for patients and staff, and mentorship of pharmacy staff; participates in quality improvement projects and patient care initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily medication needs of all patients within Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
• Evaluates, recommends and monitors medication related therapy
• Recommends and evaluates criteria for and performs medication use evaluations with the intent of determining the therapeutic role of medications with the St. Peter's Health Partners Continuum
• Utilizes components of the evaluations to improve quality medication therapy and reduce health care costs
• Participates in St. Peter's Department of Pharmacy Quality Improvement Program and special projects
• Provides education by disseminating information to patients and health care providers regarding the safe, effective and economical use of medications
• Acts as a mentor to pharmacy staff.
• Active bedside patient care with patient, family/nurse/physician interaction on all units,
• Admission, transition of care and discharge medication reconciliation,
• Medication order review and entry,
• Select/recommend therapeutic regimens,
• Provision of drug information,
• Precept APPE students
• Conduct projects in patient care improvement and medication use evaluations
• Others as assigned

Job description

The Pharmacist

Manages daily medication needs of all patients within Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Sunnyview Rehabilitative Hospital

Per Diem Pharmacist

The Pharmacist

Manages daily medication needs of all patients within Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital

Evaluates, recommends and monitors medication related therapy

Recommends and evaluates criteria for and performs medication use evaluations with the intent of determining the therapeutic role of medications with the St. Peter's Health Partners Continuum

Utilizes components of the evaluations to improve quality medication therapy and reduce health care costs

In Addition, The Pharmacist

Participates in St. Peter's Department of Pharmacy Quality Improvement Program and special projects

Provides education by disseminating information to patients and health care providers regarding the safe, effective and economical use of medications

Acts as a mentor to pharmacy staff.

Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital Expectations

• Active bedside patient care with patient, family/nurse/physician interaction on all units,
• Admission, transition of care and discharge medication reconciliation,
• Medication order review and entry,
• Select/recommend therapeutic regimens,
• Provision of drug information,
• Precept APPE students
• Conduct projects in patient care improvement and medication use evaluations
• Others as assigned

Pay Range: $52.00- $70.72

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.