Pharmacist

About Catholic Health

• By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island.
• From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities.
• Every patient.
• Every moment.
• That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.
• A member of Catholic Health, Good Samaritan University Hospital, is a non-profit 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 is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.
• At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS in Pharmacy, an MS in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy.
• NYS Pharmacy license required.
• Oncology pharmacy board certification preferred (BCOP).
• 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.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred

• Health system pharmacy experience preferred but not required.

Pay

USD $65.20 - USD $85.00 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

Benefits

• In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.