Staff Pharmacist

National Home Infusion Association; Village of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Staff Pharmacist to provide safe and effective home infusion therapy. The successful candidate will deliver patient-centered care, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and ensure compliance with clinical protocols. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in an acute-care setting and possess a valid New York State Pharmacist license.

Benefits

401(k) with 3% employer contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance - $100,000 guaranteed

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Active New York State Pharmacist license required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in acute-care setting or 1 year in home infusion therapy preferred.
• Strong intravenous admixture services knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective drug therapy to home care patients.
• Coordinate with healthcare team and supervise technical staff.
• Ensure compliance with USP cleanroom standards.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Patient monitoring

Problem-solving skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

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Posted: Jun 4, 2025

Staff Pharmacist

Upstate HomeCare - Colonie, NY

business_center Full-time

Salary: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: N/A

Health Services

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Home Infusion Pharmacist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing safe and effective drug therapy to home care patients, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. This role includes clinical decision-making, sterile compounding, patient monitoring, and ensuring compliance with USP cleanroom standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Master of Science in Pharmacy preferred.
• Licensure: Active New York State Pharmacist license required.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience in an acute-care setting, or
• 1 year recent experience in home infusion therapy (preferred).
• Strong knowledge and experience in intravenous admixture services and IV therapy.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, supervisory, organizational, and time management skills.
• Dependable attendance and job performance.
• Membership in professional societies desirable.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  

Key Responsibilities

Pharmacy Support & Clinical Services

• Make sound clinical and business decisions related to patient care.
• Function independently while documenting all patient and departmental activities.
• Collaborate across departments (e.g., during rounds or case conferences).
• Supervise, support, and educate technical staff.
• Perform in-services as requested or required.
• Evaluate and monitor drug therapy in relation to patients' comprehensive needs.
  
  

Patient Care & Therapy Management

• Participate in daily rounds and obtain/verify infusion orders from physicians.
• Assess safety and appropriateness of drug therapy for each patient.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition) therapy.
• Maintain accurate and updated clinical records, care plans, and progress notes.
• Contact patients to coordinate delivery and ensure quality care.
  
  

Sterile Compounding / USP Standards Compliance

Follow USP and USP cleanroom protocols:

• Perform appropriate garbing, hand hygiene, and sterile technique.
• Maintain aseptic conditions while compounding.
• Monitor cleanroom standards and ensure compliance with SOPs.
• Handle, label, and store compounded preparations appropriately.
  
  

Operational & Departmental Improvement

• Troubleshoot operational issues and assist in process improvements.
• Mentor and train pharmacy staff to enhance performance.
• Contribute to departmental policy compliance and efficiency initiatives.
• Identify and implement clinical changes to improve patient outcomes.
  
  

Teamwork & Professional Development

• Demonstrate initiative and accountability.
• Stay current with new products, services, and safety procedures.
• Engage positively with co-workers, prescribers, and patients.
• Respond to policy updates and internal communications promptly.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution (regardless of employee participation)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), NY Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, and Birthday Holiday
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (company-paid)
• Life Insurance – $100,000 guaranteed issue within 30 days of employment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Company paid
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
  
  

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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