Outpatient Pharmacist - per diem - Thompson Health : Job Details

* Per Diem opportunity- Days, Evenings & Weekend hours.

Main Function:

* Using clinical judgment and available resources, dispenses medications for patients seen in an outpatient pharmacy.

* Oversees and directly contributes to compounding, preparation and dispensing of medications for patients in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations for Pharmacy practice.

* Answers medication related questions from patients and providers, and provides patient counseling on proper medication use. Supervises pharmacy technicians.

Required Job Specific Competencies:

* Outpatient pharmacists are required to review, process, dispense and counsel patients on prescriptions filled according to Federal. Patient confidentiality will be maintained throughout the process.

* Pharmacists will possess an in-depth knowledge of medications and their uses.

The pharmacist will provide professional services and support in the following distributive and clinical areas:

* Medication distribution and compounding

* Drug Information

* Education and Resource Materials

* Drug Usage

* Adverse Drug Reactions

* Medication Error Prevention

* Nursing/Pharmacy Liaison

* Clinical Computer Applications

* Medication Use Evaluation

* Program Development and Implementation

Requirements

* Current New York State Pharmacist registration.

* Accredited continuing education as required/defined by New York State

* Required: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm. D from accredited Pharmacy program

* No prior experience required

* Preferred: 12 months in ambulatory care pharmacy

Pay Range: $53.30-60.00

Starting Pay: Based on Experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.