Pharmacist | New York, New York

A research hospital in New York, NY is seeking a pharmacist to support a full-time maternity leave coverage assignment lasting approximately six weeks. This contract role will focus heavily on the preparation of investigational and standard of care medications in a sterile cleanroom setting, including intravenous (IV) compounding.

Position Responsibilities:

• Safely prepare and dispense medications, ensuring accurate compounding, packaging, and labeling according to physician orders and protocol requirements
• Monitor and advise on drug therapies and incompatibilities, providing clinical pharmacology information to healthcare teams and researchers
• Oversee pharmacy operations including workflow management of technicians, verification of preparations, order entries, and inventory control
• Maintain sterile product preparation areas and aseptic procedures adhering to regulatory agency standards such as NYSBP, TJC, NYDOH, DEA, FDA, and NIH
• Manage controlled substances records and inventories, complying with all legal regulations
• Participate in clinical research meetings to enhance pharmacological knowledge among hospital staff
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment in compliance with established procedures

Qualifications:

• Active NYS Pharmacist license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years hospital pharmacy experience, with direct sterile and IV compounding expertise in a cleanroom environment
• Proficient using hospital electronic health records (EHR), e.g., Cerner or EPIC, including drug order entry systems
• Familiarity with automated drug dispensing machines and controlled drug dispensing
• Ability to interpret and dispense according to clinical trial protocols independently
• Preferred: certification in sterile and non-sterile product preparation (BCSCP) and prior research pharmacy experience

Schedule Options:

• Full-time: 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Part-time: 8:30am to 1:00pm

This role offers an opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary academic research hospital environment, supporting vital pharmacy operations and contributing to clinical research efforts. Commitment to regulatory compliance and a collaborative team approach is essential.

Qualified pharmacists with the required experience and licensure are encouraged to apply to advance their career in a dynamic research-focused setting. This is a contract assignment with a clearly defined term. Take the next step by submitting your application today.

Compensation for this position ranges from $55.00 to $78.00. 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.