Per Diem Registered Pharmacist (JR234309)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Health System in New York seeks a licensed pharmacist to join our acute care team. You will dispense medications, ensure accuracy, and participate in patient care rounds with physicians, nurses and social workers to optimize pharmacotherapy across diverse patient populations.

The ideal candidate holds NYS Pharmacist license, has at least three years of related experience, and stays current with CE requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS in Pharmacy; PharmD preferred.
• Maintain NYS Pharmacist license and continuing education credits.
• Experience with clinical information systems and pharmacy automation.

Responsibilities

• Performs full scope of pharmacist duties without additional support.
• Prepares and dispenses meds for unit dose, ambulatory, and sterile/non‑sterile compounding.
• Reviews orders for accuracy and therapeutic appropriateness.
• Interprets data across neonatal to geriatric patients and adjusts therapy as needed.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss drug‑related issues.
• Provides drug information to physicians, patients and families.
• Performs monthly inspections of medication storage areas.
• Trains pharmacy staff, interns and residents.
• Engages in performance improvement and departmental committees.

Skills

Continuing education

Clinical information systems

Medication safety

Education

BS in Pharmacy

PharmD preferred

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Automated sterile product systems

Hyperalimentation prep

Job description

Introduction

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates.

Overview

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Under general supervision, performs the full scope of duties associated with professional pharmacy practice. Is empowered to use judgment in the decision‑making process within their sphere of activity.

Responsibilities

• Performs all the duties of a Pharmacist position without additional support or assistance.
  • Documentation of completed Departmental orientation.
• Prepares and dispenses all types of medications using accepted standards of pharmacy practice for unit dose distribution, ambulatory pharmacy services and compounding of sterile and non‑sterile products.
  • No medication errors detected in routine Performance Improvement activities. Has shown competency in preparing sterile products by passing written and practical examinations.
• Reviews medication orders for accuracy, completeness and therapeutic appropriateness.
  • No medication errors detected in routine Performance Improvement activities.
• Addresses specific needs and characteristics of neonates, pediatrics, adolescents and geriatrics; can interpret data and carry out interventions appropriate to the patient’s age‑specific needs.
  • Medications are prescribed appropriate to patient’s age and weight.
• Compares current medication therapy with new medication orders to prevent inappropriate drug use (drug allergies, drug interactions, duplicative drug therapy, sub‑therapeutic or toxic doses).
  • No medication errors detected in routine Performance Improvement activities. Preventable adverse drug reactions avoided.
• Monitors the effectiveness of drug therapy for individual patient cases.
  • Documents monitoring parameters and results.
• Participates in multidisciplinary patient care rounds with other health care providers to discuss or explain drug‑related issues.
  • Documentation of a minimum of weekly participation in medical nursing, social service rounds or meetings.
• Provides drug information to physicians and other health care providers, patients or their families.
  • Documentation of services provided by intervention system or consult from nursing or medical staff.
• Performs a detailed inspection of medication storage areas throughout designated unit/area in accordance with hospital and procedure.
  • Conducted on a monthly basis.
• Assists in the orientation and training of other pharmacy personnel in peer or subordinate relationships. Participates in the training of pharmacy interns and residents.
  • Participates in training process when assigned.
• Supervises and directs the activities of pharmacy graduates and residents.
  • Participates in training process when assigned.
• Participation in performance improvement and other appropriate departmental committees. Identifies problems, finds and implements solutions.
  • Documentation of participation.
• Presents Inservice and/or orientation lectures to Pharmacy, Nursing or Medical staff at least once a year.
  • Documentation of participation.
• Performs admission drug history and drug discharge counseling for patients or family members as necessary.
  • Chart or Pharmacy documentation.
• Directs other pharmacy personnel, as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS in Pharmacy, PharmD is preferred.
• Valid NYS Pharmacist license and registration is required.
• Must have at least three years of related experience.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education programs and review of periodical literature.
• Maintains and provides proof of 15 Continuing Education credits each year.
• This position requires knowledge of clinical information systems, automated hyperalimentation preparation and automated dispensing systems, automated sterile product systems, FAX machines.