Pharmacist- New Graduates Welcome!

St Mary's Healthcare Amsterdam; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 144,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary's Healthcare seeks a part-time Pharmacist to review medication orders, dispense medications accurately, and provide patient counseling. You will collaborate with physicians, supervise technicians, and may precept pharmacy students as needed in a hospital setting.

The role requires NY licensure within six months and a PharmD or BS with licensure. This position is part-time with a rotating shift pattern, located at St. Mary's Hospital in the Capital Region.

Qualifications

• Reviews and assesses medication orders to identify and resolve drug problems.
• Compounds and dispenses medications for accurate patient delivery.
• Provides drug information and education to staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with physicians to facilitate care.
• Oversees technicians and may precept pharmacy students.
• Provides patient counseling as needed.

Skills

Medication orders

Dispensing medications

Drug information

Communication with physicians

Precept pharmacy students

Patient counseling

Education

PharmD or BPharm (Pharmacy degree)

NY Board of Pharmacy licensure within 6 months

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 14 years ago.

Job Requisition: PHARM001594

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Rotating

Hours Per Week: 24 hour/week

Hiring range: $111,324.40 - $143,578.40

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 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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