Inpatient IV Sterile Compounding Clinical Pharmacist | Clinton, New York

Join a dynamic inpatient hospital pharmacy team in Utica, NY, as a Staff Pharmacist (Pharmacist I) dedicated to enhancing patient care and medication safety. This direct hire role offers an engaging opportunity to apply your expertise in a clinical setting using the EPIC system to support optimal medication management.

Location: Utica, NY
Position: Pharmacist I – Staff Pharmacist
Type: Direct Hire
Setting: Inpatient Hospital
Schedule:

• Primarily Day Shift (1st shift) with occasional 2nd shifts
• Weekend rotation every 3.5 weeks

Responsibilities:

• Review and verify medication orders to ensure correct dosing, route, frequency, and identify possible interactions or contraindications
• Accurately dispense, prepare, and label medications including unit-dose, IV admixtures, and controlled substances
• Prepare sterile compounded products following USP standards and facility protocols
• Provide medication-related guidance and drug information to physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals
• Monitor patient medication profiles for potential drug-related problems and resolve them proactively
• Assist with pharmacy inventory management, including ordering, receiving, and storage
• Ensure compliance with New York State and federal pharmacy regulations
• Support medication safety and quality improvement initiatives within the pharmacy
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and contribute to maintaining an organized and safe pharmacy environment

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy
• Active New York State pharmacist license in good standing
• Experience with sterile compounding and IV medication preparation preferred
• Prior hospital or inpatient pharmacy experience preferred, but retail or new graduate backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply

This is an excellent chance to develop your clinical skills in a collaborative environment focused on patient-centered care. Interviews will include a virtual Teams meeting with the Director of Pharmacy, followed by an onsite visit and a second interview with the pharmacy team.

Take the next step in your pharmacy career by applying today to contribute to quality inpatient care and medication management excellence.

Compensation for this position ranges from $60.00 to $70.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.