Pharmacist - Inpatient - Full-Time Days/Evenings/Nights Flex

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca, Inc.; Hayts Corner (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health, based at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY, seeks a Staff Pharmacist for inpatient duties, medication order interpretation, and IV preparation. The role includes supervising support personnel and ensuring accurate medication records.

Inpatient oversight may be required in the absence of the pharmacy manager. Requirements include a degree from an ACPE-accredited program (BS or PharmD) and NY licensure; health-system experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy (BS or PharmD).
• New York State licensure required.
• Health system pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders and transcribe to patient profiles.
• Prepare and dispense medications, including sterile IVs.
• Handle controlled substances and maintain regulatory records.
• Monitor therapy for interactions, allergies, and dosing.
• Provide clinical consultation to nursing and medical staff.
• Assist with pharmacokinetic consults and dosing per protocol.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Written communication

Oral communication

Prioritization

Education

ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy

BS in Pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

About Cayuga Health

Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility. Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve. Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities. Learn more at www.cayugahealth.org.

• We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive.

Staff Pharmacists/Inpatient

fill orders for medications, monitor patient medication therapies, provide drug information, and supervise and direct support personnel. In the absence of the inpatient pharmacy manager, a staff pharmacist/inpatient may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the inpatient pharmacy manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient profiles accurately; maintains accurate, complete patient medication profiles.
• Prepares and dispenses medications, including sterile IV preparations using proper techniques.
• Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.
• Monitors medication therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug, drug-food, drug laboratory interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug, dose and therapeutic duplication.
• Assists with pharmacokinetic consult service and drug dosing per organizational protocol.
• Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes.
• Assists with anticoagulation consult services per organizational protocol.
• Attends ABC alert codes.
• Detects and reports suspected adverse drug events and medication errors in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to nursing and provider staff; recommends evidence-based medication therapy regimens and monitoring plans; and suggests appropriate cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
• Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above.

Required Skills and Experience

• Education - Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy with either a BS in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
• Experience - Health system pharmacy experience preferred, but not required.
• Licensure - Currently licensed in the State of New York.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills preferred.
• Requires ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes.

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., use of computer keyboard)
• May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs.), including boxes, equipment, and stooping and kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers)
• Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary; must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job.

Location and Travel Requirements

• Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850
• Shift: Full-Time Days/Evenings/Nights
• Flex 0%-5%
• Travel can be expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure

Standard Rate of $115,398 to $156,000 per year plus benefits

We're excited you're considering joining our team. At Centralus Health, we foster a culture of care, trust, and belonging. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and thrive in your career while making meaningful connections with patients, families, colleagues, and communities.