Patient Care Pharmacist, Inpatient Pharmacy

Job ResponsibilitiesReview medication orders for appropriateness (dose, route, frequency, indication, interactions, allergies)Verify and dispense physician‐ordered medications in accordance with hospital protocolsPerform medication reconciliation upon patient admission, transfer, and dischargeMonitor patient therapy outcomes and adjust or recommend changes to optimize treatmentProvide drug information to healthcare providers, patients, and caregiversEvaluate and prevent adverse drug events and medication errorsEnsure compliance with hospital formulary and therapeutic guidelinesMaintain inventory control of medications, including controlled substancesDocument all activities in the electronic health record (Epic)Ensure compliance with state and federal regulationsPrecept pharmacy students and residents in clinical and operational settingsPosition QualificationsMinimum Required:A Bachelor's of Science Degree (B.S.) or Pharm.D. in Pharmacy from an accredited college or universityLicensed as a Pharmacist in New York State or NYS internship permitPreferred:One year experience as a pharmacistWork EnvironmentAll work is performed in offices that require working in close quarters with other employees. The pharmacy settings are air conditioned / heated.Adequate protective wear available for handling certain drugs (i.e., chemo) such as a mask, gown and gloves. Gloves and goggles are available for other procedures as necessary.Distribution of Medications‐ walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, manual dexterity, readingDrug Information / Clinical Activities‐ sitting, talking, vision, fingering, manual dexterity, readingKeyboarding / Computer‐ Manual dexterity, sitting, grasping, vision, reaching 6"Answering Telephones‐ reaching 6", fingering, hearingCompounding‐ walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, manual dexterity, readingEquipment Used: carts, computer, printer, pharmacy robotics, phones and fax machinesEmployees are required to have reasonable access to transportation to meet work requirements made in the ordinary course of business in a timely and efficient manner.Age of Patients ServedAll Age GroupsHIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient InformationAll‐ Access to patient information, including restricted information‐ Level 4Staff SupervisedNot Applicable