Pharmacist- New Gradautes Welcome!

St Mary's Healthcare Amsterdam; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Healthcare Amsterdam is seeking a full-time Pharmacist to join our team. The role involves reviewing orders, dispensing medications, and providing patient and staff education across multiple shifts.

Qualified candidates must be licensed by the New York Board of Pharmacy within six months or hold an active limited permit. A PharmD (or bachelor’s in pharmacy with residency) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist must be licensed or eligible for NY Board of Pharmacy licensure within 6 months of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD; residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review medication orders to identify drug-related problems and recommend formulary alternatives.
• Compound and dispense medications for patient delivery.
• Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Communicate with physicians and clinicians to facilitate care.
• Supervise technicians, assist with pharmacy student preceptors, and may float to cover needs.
• Counsel patients on medications when required.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

PharmD (Doctorate of Pharmacy)

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

St. Mary's Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary's Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary's Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace-the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 15 years ago.

Job Requisition: PHARM001766

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Day/Evenings/ Nights/ Weekends/Rotating shifts

Hours Per Week: 36 hour/week

Hiring range: $100,208.16- $129,130.56

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems. Recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Compounds and dispenses medications for accurate delivery to patients.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients
• Communicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care
• Oversees technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies. Assists with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students. May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs
• Provides patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required

Licensure/Certification

• Required Credential(s):
  • Pharmacist credentialed from the New York Board of Pharmacy obtained within six (6) months from hire date or job transfer date. (Graduate pharmacist must have active limited permit).
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy residency preferred.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Takes initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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