Pharmacist

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in White Plains is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join the Behavioral Health Services team. You will collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, and social workers to ensure the safe, evidence-based use of medications for patients receiving psychiatric and behavioral health care.

The role requires a NYS Pharmacist license and a BS in Pharmacy or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited college.

Qualifications

• New York State Pharmacist license is required.
• BS in Pharmacy or PharmD from ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Preferred: one year of postgraduate pharmacy practice experience or NYP internship experience.
• Experience in psychiatric/behavioral health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders for safety and accuracy.
• Monitor therapy for effectiveness and interactions.
• Prepare and dispense medications, including controlled substances.
• Collaborate with the care team to optimize therapy on rounds.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on medication use and safety.
• Support medication safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a drug information resource and assist with training staff.

Education

BS in Pharmacy or PharmD from ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy

Current New York State Pharmacist License

Job description

Location

White Plains, New York

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Description

Pharmacist - Behavioral Health Services

NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Division

Full-Time | Days

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, with occasional weekend and holiday coverage, including select holiday shifts from8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Position Summary

NewYork-Presbyterian is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join our Behavioral Health Services team. As a key member of the interdisciplinary care team, you will collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, and social workers to ensure the safe, effective, and evidence-based use of medications for patients receiving psychiatric and behavioral health care.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders, including psychotropic medications and controlled substances, for safety, accuracy, and clinical appropriateness.
• Monitor medication therapy for effectiveness, drug interactions, adverse effects, contraindications, and dosing concerns.
• Prepare and dispense medications, including controlled substances.
• Collaborate with the behavioral health team to optimize medication therapy and patient outcomes on rounds.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on medication use, adherence, and safety.
• Support medication safety, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and controlled substance management.
• Serve as a drug information resource and assist with training pharmacy interns, students, technicians, and new pharmacists.

Required

• Current New York State Pharmacist License
• BS in Pharmacy or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy

Preferred

• One year of postgraduate pharmacy practice experience or NYP internship experience
• Experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, or mental health settings

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$83.85-$101.02/Hourly

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