Pharmacist

Randstad USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

AD&D and life insurance, 401K

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Pharmacist for a contract position at our New York branch. The pharmacist dispenses prescriptions, coordinates clinical services for specialty medications, reviews orders, and ensures safe, accurate, and timely dispensing while maintaining patient care continuity.

Responsibilities include compounding, resolving EA queue orders, answering patient and physician inquiries, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) is required.
• Active pharmacist license in the applicable state.
• Minimum two years of pharmacist experience required; at least one year of pharmacy experience.
• Retail or hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient profiles, prescription orders, drug interactions, allergies, sensitivities, and medication utilization to ensure safe and appropriate therapy.
• Evaluate prescriptions to determine whether physician clarification or therapeutic intervention is necessary and enter prescription information into the pharmacy system.
• Dispense prescribed medications, including specialty pharmaceuticals, and perform compounding as required; complete final dispensing quality checks for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Respond to patient questions and coordinate patient care with physicians and other healthcare professionals by phone and written correspondence.
• Assist with physician outreach and therapeutic intervention activities, including contacting prescribers to resolve questions or concerns.
• Collaborate with pharmacy team to ensure prescription accuracy and quality patient care; follow procedures for QA, controlled substances, and hazardous waste disposal.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations and company policies.

Skills

Pharmacy software proficiency

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacy degree (B.Pharm or PharmD)

Active pharmacist license

Job description

job summary

Contract Position Only - The Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing prescriptions and coordinating clinical services for specialty medications serviced at the branch location. This role works closely with healthcare professionals, patients, and physicians to ensure safe, accurate, and timely medication dispensing and continuity of patient care. Responsibilities include reviewing and processing prescriptions, interpreting prescription orders, compounding medications, resolving orders through the External Adjudication (EA) queue, and addressing patient and physician inquiries. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.

location: New York, New York 10011

job type: Contract

salary: $81 - $86.86 per hour

work hours: 9:30am - 6pm

education: Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Pharm D

responsibilities

• Review patient profiles, prescription orders, drug interactions, allergies, sensitivities, and medication utilization to ensure safe and appropriate therapy.
• Evaluate prescriptions to determine whether physician clarification or therapeutic intervention is necessary. Enter prescription information accurately into the pharmacy computer system.
• Dispense prescribed medications, including specialty pharmaceuticals, and perform compounding as required. Complete final dispensing quality checks to verify prescription accuracy, appropriate dosage, and compliance with established standards. Resolve prescription orders through the External Adjudication (EA) queue.
• Respond to incoming patient questions and concerns regarding prescription medications and therapy. Communicate with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals via telephone and written correspondence to coordinate patient care.
• Assist with physician outreach and therapeutic intervention activities, including contacting prescribers to resolve prescription questions or concerns.
• Collaborate with pharmacy team members to ensure prescription accuracy and quality patient care. Follow established procedures for quality assurance, controlled substance security, and the proper disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
• Maintain compliance with applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations and company policies.

qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.
• Licensure Active pharmacist license in good standing in the applicable state.
• Experience Minimum of two years of pharmacist experience required. At least one year of pharmacy experience.
• Previous retail or hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

skills

• Basic computer skills and the ability to navigate pharmacy systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to prescription accuracy and patient safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced pharmacy environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.