PHARMACIST (FULL TIME/DAYS)

Company: Nuvance Health
Location: Rhinebeck
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionNuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,Summary of Job Purpose:Assure safe and proper use of medication in hospital setting according to policies and procedures, regulations and highest professional standards. Population served based on scope of services in the department.Essential Job Responsibilities:Verifies physician's orders and visually screens them for any potential interactions, incompatibilities, etc., prior to dispensing.Maintain a medication record or drug profile for each inpatient or employee.Supervise and ensure accuracy of technicians work.Assure accuracy of all controlled substance records, according to hospital policies and procedures and applicable regulations.Assure accuracy of all controlled substance records, according to hospital policies and procedures and applicable regulations.Assist with development and implementation of programs and monitoring of the quality of care.Ensure safe and aseptic handling of all intravenous and mixtures prepared.Provide drug information upon request for medical and nursing staff.Assist in maintenance of accurate records of supplies, prescriptions filled, drugs dispensed.Participate in departmental performance improvement program.Displays analytical and basic problem solving skills. Communicates problems to manager as appropriate.Follows all time and attendance policies.Attends educational programs provided by the Hospital or those which are outside the Hospital that are related to job responsibilities.Essential Job Qualifications:Education: Pharm D 6 year degree preferred, possession of a BS degree in pharmacy from an accredited five year college.License :Valid NYS Pharmacist license and registrationExperience:Hospital experience preferred, new graduateswelcomedWorking Conditions:Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational: Some occupational riskPhysical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. forcePhysical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.Company: Northern Dutchess HospitalOrg Unit: 1148Department: PharmacyExempt: NoSalary Range: $57.22 - $106.26 HourlyWe are an equal opportunity employerQualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

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