Pharmacist Inpatient - Per Diem

Cayuga Health System; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 82,793 - 113,238; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development programs

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in New York is seeking a per diem Staff Pharmacist to manage medication orders, oversee patient therapies, and provide drug information. The ideal candidate will have a degree from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy and be currently licensed in New York. The position involves working onsite with a flexible schedule, offering competitive pay ranging from $60.10 to $82.20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed in the State of New York.
• Health system pharmacy experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders accurately.
• Prepare and dispense medications using proper techniques.
• Monitor medication therapy regimens for appropriateness.
• Provide clinical consultation and recommendations to medical staff.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Good written communication skills

Good oral communication skills

Education

Graduate of ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy (BS in Pharmacy or PharmD)

Job description

Staff Pharmacist - Inpatient - Per Diem

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well‑being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

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: Per Diem. Various Shifts as Scheduled. Days/Evenings FLEX.
• 0–5% Travel can be expected in this role.

Pay Range Disclosure

• Standard Rate of $60.10 to $82.20 per hour.

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].