Pharmacist- Part Time Nights

Montefiore Medical; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital in Mount Vernon, NY is seeking a pharmacist to perform the full scope of hospital pharmacy duties, including sterile and non-sterile compounding, unit-dose distribution, and ambulatory services. The role emphasizes accuracy and patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a PharmD (or Master’s) with NYS licensure and 1–3 years of hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with hospital practice experience preferred.
• Maintains ongoing professional development and adheres to standards of practice.
• Able to provide drug information and participate in rounds and multidisciplinary care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications for unit dose, ambulatory, sterile and non-sterile products.
• Review medication orders for accuracy and therapeutic appropriateness.
• Participate in rounds and provide drug information to clinicians and families.

Skills

Pharmacist practice

Drug information

Patient counseling

Clinical rounds

Documentation

Education

PharmD

Master's degree

Job description

City/State:Mount Vernon, New YorkGrant Funded:NoDepartment:MMV PharmacyBargaining Unit:1199Work Shift:NightWork Days:NIGHTS VARYScheduled Hours:11 PM-7 AMScheduled Daily Hours:7.5 HOURSHourly Rate:$84.44For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here .Job SummaryUnder general supervision, performs the full scope of duties associated with professional pharmacy practice. Isempowered to use judgement in the decision-making process within their sphere of activity.Essential FunctionsPerforms all the duties of a Pharmacist position without additional support or assistance.* Documentation of completed Departmental orientation.Prepares and dispenses all types of medications using accepted standards of pharmacy practice for unit dose distribution, ambulatory pharmacy services and compounding of sterile and non-sterile products.* No medication errors detected in routine Performance Improvement activities. Has shown competency in preparing sterile products by passing written and practical examinations.Reviews medication orders for accuracy, completeness and therapeutic appropriateness.* No medication errors detected in routine Performance Improvement activities.Addresses specific needs and characteristics of neonates, pediatrics, adolescents and geriatrics; can interpret data and carry out interventions appropriate to the patient's age-specific needs.* Medications are prescribed appropriate to patient's age and weight.Compares current medication therapy with new medication orders to prevent inappropriate drug use (drug allergies, drug interactions, duplicative drug therapy, sub-therapeutic or toxic doses).* No medication errors detected in routine Performance Improvement activities. Preventable adverse drug reactions avoided.Monitors the effectiveness of drug therapy for individual patient cases.* Documents monitoring parameters and results.Participates in multidisciplinary patient care rounds with other health care providers to discuss or explain drug- related issues.* Documentation of a minimum of weekly participation in medical nursing, social service rounds or meetings.Provides drug information to physicians and other health care providers, patients or their families.* Documentation of services provided by intervention system or consult from nursing or medical staff.Performs a detailed inspection of medication storage areas throughout designated unit/area in accordance with hospital and procedure.* Conducted on a monthly basis.Assists in the orientation and training of other pharmacy personnel in peer or subordinate relationships. Participates in the training of pharmacy interns and residents.* Participates in training process when assigned.Supervises and directs the activities of pharmacy graduates and residents.* Participates in training process when assigned.Participation in performance improvement and other appropriate departmental committees. Identifies problems, finds and implements solutions.* Documentation of participation.Presents Inservice and/or orientation lectures to Pharmacy, Nursing or Medical staff at least once a year.* Documentation of participation.Performs admission drug history and drug discharge counseling for patients or family members as necessary.* Chart or Pharmacy documentation..Dircets other pharmacy personnel, as assigned ..QualificationsMasters' Degree RequiredPharm D·NYS Licensed Pharmacist Required1-3 years As a pharmacist in Hospital Pharmacy with acceptedstandards of practice. RequiredMaintains professional competence through participation in continuing education programs and review of periodical literature.Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.