Pharmacist (Allied), Syracuse

Pharmacist (Full Time Role)

Watertown, NY 13601

Rotating 8hr Shifts (days, evenings, occasional nights)

Rotating weekends required.

40hrs/weekly

Job Description:

Client is looking for a highly motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our team. The pharmacy department services patients of all ages to ensure safe and effective use of medications. Our Pharmacists ensure that patient care is maintained through compliance with department's policies, rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Pharmacy, and other applicable regulatory bodies such as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds, collaborating with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, to

help maximize patient outcomes.

• Compares patients' medication history obtained against inpatient orders to ensure accuracy.

• Ensures medication regimens are appropriate and follows hospital established policies and evidence-based guidelines. This

includes, but is not limited to, antimicrobial use guidelines, renal dosing, and serum drug concentration protocols.

• Reviews all medication orders for appropriate dose, duration, frequency, indication, drug interactions and contraindications.

• Works with medical providers to resolve discrepancies and documents outcomes.

• Serves as a medication expert, providing drug information to clinical staff.

• Compounds sterile intravenous preparations while adhering to USP 797 and USP 800 regulations.

• Ensures compliance with state regulations, federal regulations, joint commission medication management standards, CMS conditions of participation and mentors technician staff to ensure safe and accurate medication handling and dispensing

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited pharmacy school.

• Valid state license to practice as a pharmacist in New York.

• 1 to 2 years hospital experience preferred, not required,

Benefits:

• 401k with match

• Eligible for full benefits 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

• 24 days of PTO in first year

• Long term disability and life insurance available

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