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