Pharmacist

Pediatric Pharmacist - Pharmacy – Rotating Shifts

Shape the Future of Pharmacy

At New York-Presbyterian Hospital, we know that extraordinary careers in pharmacy come from the opportunity to do extraordinary work. That's why we're inviting experienced pharmacists to explore the innovative careers at New York's largest and busiest hospital. There's no better place to define your expertise, while working with a team that's defining national standards.

Position Summary

Provides and compounds prescribed medications, drugs, IV mixtures, and other pharmaceuticals according to professional standards and practices for pediatric patients/ OB patients.

Provides information and services necessary for safe and appropriate use of drugs to patients, families, medical and nursing staff to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Essential Job Duties

Reviews and interprets medication orders written by physicians or other authorized health care providers.

Verifies orders for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness in accordance with pharmaceutical care standards and prescribed policies and procedures.

Reviews patient profiles and problems, i.e. drug interactions, drug allergies, therapeutic duplication, contraindications, drug-drug incompatibilities, dosing, and adverse drug reactions relating to the new order or order changes.

Maintains effective communication with physicians and nurses to ensure safe and appropriate use of drugs.

Prepares or supervises preparation and accurate dispensing of medication to inpatients on sterile products, and extemporaneous preparations, in accordance with hospital policy.

Maintains responsibility for resolving medication dispensing system problems for one or more patient care areas.

Provides in-service education and training to health professionals when necessary or as appropriate.

Attends and participates in meetings held on patient care units as appropriate.

Conducts monthly inspections of patient care areas in accordance with Joint Commission N.Y.S. Department of Health and CMS requirements and standards.

Reviews inspection results and quality improvement information with Patient Care Director or department head and recommends changes as required.

Routinely participates in target drug monitoring programs and pharmacy and hospital sponsored drug therapy intervention programs.

Maintains knowledge of field by participating in continuing education programs in accordance with department policies as stated in the Joint Commission standards and as necessary to perform the job effectively.

Adjusts the workflow activities for pharmacy interns, technicians, students, other staff members, and volunteers to assure that all work is completed when necessary.

Oversees and participates in maintaining and properly storing an adequate inventory of pharmacy items.

Assures stock is rotated and expiration dates are checked.

Attends and participates in maternal and pediatrics emergencies / codes as needed

Participates in training and continued competency activities of other pharmacists, pharmacy Interns, technicians and students

Participates in staff meetings or hospital interdisciplinary meetings, recommends changes in policy and procedures where necessary to improve operations and quality of service.

This is a full-time rotating position (including rotating weekend/holidays) at NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns and NYP/ Weill Cornell Medical Center 

Preferred:

• At least one year of experience in hospital ( pediatrics preferred) 
•  PGY-1 residency 

Required Criteria:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree
• New York State licensure
• Knowledge of Pharmacotherapy and Pharmacokinetics

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.