Inpatient Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist | Rome, New York

A direct hire opportunity is available for a Pharmacist I – Staff Pharmacist to work in an inpatient hospital setting. This role requires a strong clinical knowledge base, with responsibilities centered around supporting medication safety and pharmaceutical care in a dynamic healthcare environment using the EPIC system.

Location: Utica, NY
Schedule:

• Primarily Days (mainly 1st shifts, with some 2nd shifts)
• Weekend rotation every 3.5 weeks

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and verify medication orders to ensure appropriate dosing, route, frequency, potential interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
• Accurately prepare, label, and dispense medications including unit-dose drugs, IV admixtures, controlled substances, and sterile compounded products following USP standards and facility protocols.
• Provide clinical drug information and guidance to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
• Monitor patient medication profiles, identifying and resolving drug-related problems to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
• Assist with pharmacy inventory management, including medication ordering, receiving, and storage.
• Maintain compliance with New York State and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Support medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and oversee daily pharmacy operations.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians to ensure an organized and safe pharmacy environment.

Desired 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.
• Hospital or inpatient pharmacy experience preferred; retail or new graduate candidates will also be considered.

This position follows a structured interview process including a Teams interview with the Director of Pharmacy, followed by an onsite visit and second interview with the team.

Pharmacists seeking a rewarding inpatient role where clinical skills and direct patient safety impact are prioritized will find this opportunity a strong fit. Candidates ready to contribute to high-quality pharmaceutical care are encouraged to apply.

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.