Travel Inpatient Pharmacist - Oneonta, New York
Join an active inpatient pharmacy team at a well-regarded healthcare network facility in Oneonta, New York. This travel pharmacist opportunity offers a rewarding role providing essential medication management services in a fully equipped hospital pharmacy environment. The 13-week contract begins ASAP and includes a full travel package with housing, meals, and mileage reimbursement.
Location: Oneonta, New York
Employment Type: Travel Contract 13 weeks
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday, within department hours (6:30 AM 5:00 PM)
- Shift options include 6:30 AM3:00 PM, 7:00 AM3:30 PM, 7:30 AM4:00 PM, 8:00 AM4:30 PM, or 8:30 AM5:00 PM
- Weekend work generally not expected; occasional every-third weekend rotation possible
- No formal call rotation currently, but 23 nights on-call may be necessary for experienced travelers
Responsibilities:
- Verify and dispense medication orders accurately and efficiently
- Provide oversight and supervision of pharmacy technicians, including sterile compounding processes
- Perform pharmacokinetic dosing for medications like vancomycin and aminoglycosides
- Support general inpatient pharmacy workflow and clinical services
- Maintain compliance with USP 797 and 800 standards for sterile compounding, including technician oversight, proper garbing, and competency testing
- Potential float coverage at a nearby hospital in Delhi, NY as needed
Desired Qualifications:
- Active New York State Pharmacist License (mandatory)
- Recent inpatient hospital pharmacy experience (retail/outpatient alone not sufficient)
- Strong sterile compounding background with USP 797 and 800 knowledge
- Comfortable working with Epic EMR and BD Pyxis dispensing systems preferred
- Ability to participate in on-call schedule and float coverage
- BS Pharmacy or PharmD degree required; board certifications not needed
- Willingness to undergo a minimum two-week onsite orientation before independent practice
This position suits pharmacists who thrive in inpatient settings, enjoy a collaborative environment, and are eager to deliver high-quality patient care. The town of Oneonta offers a scenic small-city lifestyle nestled in the Catskill Mountainsperfect for those with an adventurous spirit.
If you meet these requirements and are licensed to practice in New York, apply now to take advantage of this valuable travel pharmacy opportunity.
Compensation for this position ranges from $52.00 to $66.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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