Pharmacist 2, Inpatient Central Order Verification

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Approve the ordering of medications for patients receiving treatment at the medical center.

• Supervise and actively engage in the compounding, preparation, and dispensing of medications in compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.

• Manage pharmacy technicians and guide their tasks to ensure efficient workflow.

• Adhere to dispensing policies and procedures; dispense medications accurately and in a timely manner.

• Independently address and resolve medication order issues.

• Process and verify medication orders utilizing current information system technology; create and maintain precise patient profiles.

• Review products that require pharmacist approval prior to dispensing.

• Engage in quality assurance activities, medication incident reporting and follow-up, MAR reconciliation, and reporting of medication adverse events/errors.

• Collaborate or participate in clinical practice with physicians, nurses, healthcare professionals, and patients as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Take part in targeted clinical initiatives and Medication Use Evaluations.

• Monitor designated patient populations for clinical outcomes and suggest therapy adjustments as necessary.

• Document clinical activities and interventions effectively.

• Educate pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals; provide patient education when required.

• Address patient-care and operational challenges through effective communication and reasonable efforts at resolution.

• Undertake charge pharmacist responsibilities, including coordinating shift resources, resolving problems, mediating staff conflicts, and ensuring clear shift-to-shift communication.

• Notify supervisors when issues exceed personal expertise or authority.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy is required.

• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in acute care pharmacy or successful completion of an accredited pharmacy practice residency is required.

• Pharm D is preferred.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• A valid Pharmacist license is required upon hire.

• Must be able to adhere to pharmacy, departmental, and hospital policies and procedures.

• Proficiency in accurately and promptly dispensing medications is essential.

• Capability to resolve medication order problems is necessary.

• Experience in supervising pharmacy technicians is required.

• Ability to engage in clinical practice, medication-use evaluations, quality assurance, and interdisciplinary patient care is important.

• Competency in monitoring renal/hepatic function, culture results, and other relevant laboratory tests is required.

• Must be able to educate pharmacy staff, healthcare professionals, and patients effectively.

• Ability to perform charge pharmacist duties when scheduled is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and compensation package.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.