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Pharmacist - Per diem/Contract

FlexStaff

#Prescriptions #Controlled Substances #Per Diem #New York State License #Compounding #Pharmacist #Inpatient #Drug Information #Outpatient #Drug Interactions #IV Administration #Dispensing

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrs$68,000 - $85,000 / YEARPosted 1 month ago

Location

Village of New Hyde Park, New York

Salary

$68,000 - $85,000 / YEAR

Quick overview

The pharmacist interprets, compounds, and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies by filling written prescriptions using standard procedures and entering drug orders into a computer profile. Key duties include dispensing prescriptions, providing drug information to healthcare personnel, screening for allergies and interactions, and maintaining accurate patient profiles and inventory records.

Requirements summary

A Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, including an internship, is required, with a PharmD being preferred. Candidates must possess a current license to practice Pharmacy in New York State, and a minimum of one year of related experience in hospital pharmacy practice is preferred.

bachelor degreeInventory ManagementControlled Substance HandlingCompounding MedicationsPatient Chart ReviewSterile Product PreparationDispensing MedicationsDrug Information ProvisionComputer Profile EntryDrug Interaction ScreeningAllergy ScreeningDrug Compatibility

Job description

Flexstaff - Pharmacist

Position Summary

Interprets, compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical supplies, using standard physical and chemical procedures to fill written prescriptions issued by physicians, and other qualified prescribers. Enters drug orders into computer profile.

Responsibilities

• * • * • * • 1. Interprets and enters drug orders and patient data into computer profile. Selects, prepares, and dispenses drug products to fill inpatient and outpatient prescriptions. Labels drug products as per procedure. 2. Dispenses employee prescriptions, initiates profile system, and provides drug information. 3. Interacts with health care personnel to provide information on drug action or delivery of various medications. Provides compatibility information for IV administration of various drugs. 4. Screens for drug allergy and drug interactions. Notes drugs or classes of drugs contraindicated in specific disease states. Conducts pre-admission and discharge patient medication interviews upon request. 5. Reviews patient charts and nursing medication-charting documents for accuracy and completeness to maintain accurate patient profile. Ensures drugs are reordered as per hospital policy and procedure. 6. Maintains records and inventory of investigation drugs, controlled substances, and methadone. Maintains records of transactions and delivery. 7. Manufactures, prepares, and labels compound and solutions, and other sterile products. 8. Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 1. Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy including internship, required. PharmD, preferred. 2. Must possess current license to practice Pharmacy in New York State. 3. Minimum of one (1) year related experience to ensure familiarity with hospital pharmacy practice, preferred.

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).