Pharmacist Inpatient - Per Diem

About Cayuga Health

Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.

Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

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Roles and Responsibilities

Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient profiles accurately; maintains accurate, complete patient medication profiles.

• Prepares and dispenses medications, including sterile IV preparations using proper techniques.
• Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.
• Monitors medication therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug, drug-food, drug laboratory interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug, dose and therapeutic duplication.
• Assists with pharmacokinetic consult service and drug dosing per organizational protocol.
• Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes.
• Assists with anticoagulation consult services per organizational protocol.
• Attends ABC alert codes.
• Detects and reports suspected adverse drug events and medication errors in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to nursing and provider staff; recommends evidence-based medication therapy regimens and monitoring plans; and suggests appropriate cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
• Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above.

Required Skills and Experience

• Education - Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy with either a BS in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
• Experience - Health system pharmacy experience preferred, but not required.
• Licensure - Currently licensed in the State of New York.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred
• Good written and oral communication skills preferred.
• Requires ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes.

Physical Requirements

Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e. g., use of computer keyboard)

May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs.), including boxes, equipment, and stooping and kneeling (e. g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers)

Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary; must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job.

Location and Travel Requirements

Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850

Shift: Per Diem. Various Shifts as Scheduled. Days/Evenings FLEX.

0%-5% Travel can be expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure

Standard Rate of $60.10 to $82.20 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.