Pharmacist Jobs

Pharmacist

Good Samaritan Hospital is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Responsibilities:

• Readily participates in orientation/training of new employees as directed.
• Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
• Provides accurate drug information to professional staff.
• Works independently with minimal supervision. Organizes and prioritizes work assignments. Ensures that pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates accuracy in dispensing of all medications. Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products accurately.
• Provides drug information to patients and families when needed.
• Detects and reports suspected adverse drug events accurately in a timely manner.
• Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
• Sustains the formulary by minimizing non formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
• Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.
• Completes and documents monthly inspections of all assigned medication storage areas in a timely and comprehensive manner. Inspection assignments are completed without supervisor intervention.
• Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient charts accurately.
• Participates in quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department.

Requirements:

• NYS Pharmacy license required. Oncology pharmacy board certification preferred (BCOP).
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Able to work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic and advanced computer skills; proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Able to maintain concentration and accuracy despite a busy environment.
• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS in Pharmacy, an MS in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy.
• Health system pharmacy experience preferred but not required.

At Catholic Health your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we also offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future.