Job Overview
- FULL TIME PHARMACIST in Elmont Li
- fluent in Spanish and English
- independentpharmacyexperiencepreferred
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Staff Pharmacist, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care through expert medication management and clinical services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your extensive pharmacy knowledge, critical care experience, and passion for patient service in a fast-paced hospital environment. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will ensure safe, effective medication use while fostering a collaborative atmosphere that promotes health and well-being for diverse patient populations.
Duties
- Dispense prescriptions accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with all pharmacy laws and regulations.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine appropriate medication therapy, including pediatrics and acute care cases.
- Collaborate with medical teams to develop and adjust medication plans, including pain management and immunizations.
- Prepare and compound medications using aseptic techniques, including IV infusions and other sterile preparations.
- Manage inventory levels meticulously to prevent shortages or overstocking, utilizing pharmacy software and EMR/EHR systems.
- Provide patient education on medication administration, potential side effects, and proper usage to enhance adherence and outcomes.
- Perform patient care activities such as medication reconciliation, medication administration oversight, and patient monitoring within hospital settings.
- Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and ensure all documentation aligns with medical terminology standards.
- Support pharmacy technicians by overseeing their workflow, ensuring accuracy in medication compounding and inventory management.
- Participate in medical management initiatives, including review of clinical protocols related to critical care, pediatrics, and acute care environments.
Skills
- Proven expertise in LTC (Long-Term Care) pharmacy operations and hospital pharmacy settings.
- Critical care experience with a strong understanding of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology relevant to acute patient management.
- Completion of a pharmacy residency program with specialized clinical pharmacy experience preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency with pharmacy software systems, EMR (Electronic Medical Records), and EHR (Electronic Health Records) platforms.
- Skilled in compounding medications aseptically, including IV insertion and infusion techniques for complex therapies.
- Knowledge of immunizations administration protocols and vaccination procedures.
- Strong background in medication safety practices such as aseptic technique, inventory control, and medication administration procedures.
- Experience with pain management protocols within hospital or acute care environments.
- Excellent patient service skills with the ability to assess individual needs effectively through patient assessment techniques.
- Familiarity with HIPAA compliance standards to safeguard patient privacy at all times.
Join us in making a meaningful difference by providing top-tier pharmaceutical care that improves lives every day!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42.00 - $50.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
