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Catholic Health Services Pharmacist in Roslyn, New York
Overview St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI surgery, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island. St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Job Details Pharmacist The Pharmacist follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures regarding the preparation, storage, control and dispensation of inpatient and outpatient medication prescribed by members of the Medical and Dental Staff. Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrates the ability ensure appropriateness of medication orders placed by providers Contacts providers to resolve medication related issues Dispenses prescription medication to inpatients and employees as per departmental policies. Appropriately supervises pharmacy support (e.g., technicians/interns) personnel. Appropriately checks all work conducted by pharmacy support personnel requiring direct pharmacist supervision and authorization Dispenses and maintains accurate records of dispensing controlled substances, tax-free alcohol and investigational new drugs as required per federal and state regulations. Demonstrates ability to operate required pharmacy automation equipment, e.g., unit-dose packager, automated dispensing cabinets Compounds product as required, including sterile parenteral products, maintaining required logs. Initiates and documents pharmacist interventions where necessary. Investigates and documents reports of Adverse Drug Reactions. Ensures an adequate inventory of medications and supplies is maintained. Arranges for emergency inter-hospital transfer of medications when required. Completes all required documentation. Maintains a safe, clean working environment. Maintains and enforces appropriate security measures at all times. Prepares required reports of pharmaceutical services. Provides drug information services to interdisciplinary personnel. Demonstrates ability to retrieve and convey information from various sources Adhere to Department policies and procedures Demonstrate compliance to continuing education requirements as dictated by Department and regulatory needs. Requirements: Education: Graduate from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program D. preferred Experience: Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred Licenses: Currently, licensed and registered as a Pharmacist in the State of New York Salary Range USD $62.72 - USD $76.00 /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. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. 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.