Located in Utica, NY, this direct hire opportunity calls for a dedicated Pharmacist I – Staff Pharmacist to contribute to an inpatient hospital setting. This role requires a detail-oriented professional adept at ensuring safe and effective medication management within a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and verify medication orders, ensuring correct dosage, route, frequency, and checking for interactions, allergies, and 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 drug information and consult with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff.
- Monitor patient medication profiles to identify and resolve potential drug-related issues.
- 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 and quality improvement programs.
- Supervise pharmacy technicians and promote a safe, organized pharmacy environment.
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Active New York State pharmacist license in good standing.
- Experience in hospital or inpatient pharmacy practice.
- Proficiency in sterile compounding and IV medication preparation.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic inpatient hospital setting where your expertise ensures optimal patient care and medication safety. If you possess a strong commitment to clinical excellence and are licensed in New York State, consider applying for this rewarding direct hire position 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
- Competitive Salary
- Weekly Paycheck
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Extensive Medical Coverage
- Licensing Assistance
- Custom Housing
- Travel Assistance
- Professional Development Reimbursement