Staff Pharmacist I

Westchester Medical Center; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY seeks a Staff Pharmacist I to dispense and compound medications and pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with state and federal laws and procedures. The role includes leadership in pharmaceutical care and collaboration with care teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, NY license, and prior hospital practice experience. This position emphasizes patient safety, formulary support, and staff supervision within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited college.
• Current license and registration by New York State.

Responsibilities

• Review and interprets medication orders to ensure appropriate pharmaceutical care.
• Prepares and dispenses IV parenterals and chemotherapy in aseptic, sterile product areas.
• Consults with nurses, physicians and other professionals to provide drug information and in-services.
• Provides medication counseling and monitors controlled substances.
• Maintains inventory and records on controlled substances.
• Supervises and directs Pharmacy Technicians and support staff.
• Extemporaneously compounds medications when required.
• Assists prescribers with formulary selections.
• Upholds mission and CARE values in patient encounters.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

The Staff Pharmacist I is responsible for dispensing and compounding medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving medication orders from prescribers in accordance with State and Federal laws and departmental Policy and Procedures. Further, due to additional demonstrated clinical expertise, the Pharmacist I serves as a leadership role in the provision of pharmaceutical care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and interprets medication orders utilizing patient profiles to help ensure appropriated pharmaceutical care (i.e., avoidance of undesirable drug interactions, duplication of therapy, etc.).
• Prepares and dispenses IV parenterals and chemotherapy as required utilizing aseptic techniques and appropriate compounding equipment in an IV sterile product area.
• Consults with nurses, physicians, other health care professionals and lay persons to provide drug information at the level of the listener. Provides in-services for staff and/or community.
• Provides medication counseling as required. controlled substances.
• Maintains appropriate inventory and records on controlled substances.
• Provides direct supervision and instruction to Pharmacy Technicians and other supportive personnel. Actively supervises and offers direction to Technicians and other support personnel.
• Prepares medications by extemporaneous compounding procedures when required.
• Assists prescribers in making appropriate formulary selections.
• Performs other related duties as directed. Fulfilled in a positive manner and with attention to detail.
• Serves as brand ambassador by upholding the WMCHealth Mission, Vision, and CARE values and promoting excellence in the patient experience, during every encounter.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in hospital pharmacy practice desirable.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited college.
• Current license and registration by New York State.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

• NYS Pharmacist License and Registration.

OTHER

• If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
• 10 CEU (live), ACPE approved, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to effectively supervise support staff.