Pharmacist

About This Role

Interpret, compound, and dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies by filling prescriptions and reviewing orders for completeness and inconsistencies. This role involves maintaining accurate records and ensuring proper labeling of dispensed medications.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications to inpatients in accordance with established policy and procedures
• Document non-formulary drug approvals, restricted drug approvals, and unusual medication orders
• Receive medication orders and review for completeness, interactions, and incompatibilities/inconsistencies
• Consult with prescribers for discrepancies in medication orders
• Report prescription discrepancies to leadership and document unusual medication orders in the intervention log
• Ensure dispensed medications are labeled correctly
• Compound intravenous admixtures and parenteral mixtures
• Maintain records for controlled drugs, ensuring appropriate completed documentation as per required regulations
• Initiate computer generated labels and maintain records/statistics
• Order medications and supplies; receive and check medications and supplies for accuracy

Requirements

• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Current License to practice as a Pharmacist in New York State
• 1-3 years of relevant experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy required
• 1-3 years of relevant experience