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Hospital Pharmacist - Full Time - Variable

Mohawk Valley Health System

Utica, NY
1 day ago
$107k - $170k

Job Description

Join Mohawk Valley Health System as a Hospital Pharmacist, where you'll play a crucial role in patient care by dispensing medications and advising healthcare professionals on drug therapy. Your expertise will ensure safe and effective medication management in a dynamic hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners
  • Provide information to patients about medications and their use
  • Advise on selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications
  • Compound and dispense medications and other pharmaceutical supplies
  • Ensure medication profiles are accurate and up to date
  • Check for drug interactions and optimum drug therapy
  • Participate in narcotic and controlled drug distribution programs
  • Audit medication records and make necessary corrections
  • Explain proper use of prescriptions for outpatients
  • Ensure compliance with USP regulations for medication preparation
  • Supply drug information to healthcare team members
  • Participate in in-service education programs
  • Perform monthly nursing unit inspections

Required Qualifications

  • BS or PharmD Degree
  • Active NYS Pharmacy License

Preferred Qualifications

  • Completion of ASHP residency program
  • Board Certification from the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties

Benefits & Perks