Pharmacist, Community Campus

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Syracuse is seeking a pharmacist to practice within a progressive clinical pharmacy model. The role involves interpreting medication orders, preparing and dispensing medications, and providing patient counseling. Applicants must have a B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. and be licensed to practice in New York. Previous hospital experience is preferred. This position offers rotating shifts and opportunities to contribute to educational programs and research projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. with a valid NYS Pharmacist license required.
• Prior experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders to ensure safety and compliance.
• Prepare and dispense medications for various care settings.
• Maintain pharmacy records as per laws and policies.
• Provide drug monitoring and information to healthcare practitioners.
• Participate in teaching programs and quality assurance.

Skills

Clinical patient monitoring

Medication distribution

Patient counseling and education

Compounding medications

Education

B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D.

NYS Pharmacist license and registration

Job description

Job Summary

This pharmacist will practice within a progressive clinical pharmacy model at Upstate Community Hospital. Applicants will join a talented team of pharmacy personnel to deliver exceptional pharmaceutical care. Pharmacists at Upstate participate in all aspects of care, including clinical patient monitoring, sterile product preparation/oversight, medication distribution, transitions of care management, and patient counseling/education. As an academic medical center, opportunities for developing pharmacy educational programs and participation in research projects exist and are encouraged. Pharmacists at Upstate have the opportunity to practice at the top of their pharmacy licensure.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders and prescriptions to ensure they are complete, safe, rational, and compatible with institutional policy.
• Prepare compounds and dispense medications for inpatient and ambulatory care use, including injectable sterile products and non-sterile compounds.
• Perform duties in various practice locations, including inpatient, emergency departments, ambulatory care clinics, and transitions of care settings.
• Provide information to health care practitioners to promote the safe and rational use of medications.
• Provide drug monitoring services, maintain pharmacy records according to law and institutional policy, and interpret policy and procedures for hospital staff.
• Participate in teaching programs for the department and hospital staff.
• Participate in the department’s quality assurance programs.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D and NYS Pharmacist license and registration (or eligible) required.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous hospital experience preferred.

Work Days

Rotating Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends & Holidays (occasional Nights as needed)

Message To Applicants

This posting accepts applications for current and future Pharmacist opportunities.