Pharmacist

Reviews and interprets medication orders, evaluates the patient's drug regimen
relative to the disease state, allergies, drug and food interactions and
pertinent laboratory data prior to preparation and dispensing. Interacts with
prescribers to ensure accuracy, completeness and appropriateness of prescribing
or ordering across all age groups represented by the population served. Monitors
drug therapy in conjunction with prescribers, nurses and other healthcare
professionals to promote safe, effective therapeutic regimens. Supervises
activities of Pharmacy Interns, technicians and students.

Qualifications

* Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited
Bachelors (BS) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Degree Program. * Completion of
an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited Pharmacy
Residency Program -- Preferred * Minimum hospital experience of one (1) year is
preferred, with some experience in unit dose distribution, IV admixtures,
clinical assessment and patient education. * New York State Licensed Registered
Pharmacist * Knowledge of appropriate aseptic technique. * Knowledge of
population specific medication dosing. * Knowledge of pharmaceutical
calculations specific to drug dosing and compounding. * Proficiency in Microsoft
office computer applications. * Proper written and oral communication skills.