Inpatient Pharmacist in Rome, NY

A Clinical Pharmacist II role is available in Utica, NY, offering a rewarding opportunity to contribute to patient care in a hospital inpatient setting. Reporting to the Pharmacy Operations Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Manager, or designee, this position involves working directly within decentralized clinical units such as the emergency department or intensive care unit.

Responsibilities include providing expert clinical pharmacy services to optimize medication therapy and patient outcomes. Key duties involve reviewing and verifying medication orders for appropriateness, participating in multidisciplinary rounds with healthcare teams, and performing medication reconciliation and patient counseling. The role also supports the PGY1 pharmacy residency program through precepting, education, and feedback, along with preparing sterile IV admixtures and supervising pharmacy technicians in sterile compounding. Additional responsibilities include mentoring pharmacy students, participating in medication safety and quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with New York State and federal pharmacy regulations.

Qualifications sought for this position include:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy
• Active New York State pharmacist license in good standing
• 13 years of hospital pharmacist experience, preferably with clinical pharmacy exposure in emergency or ICU settings
• Completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency and board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS)
• Strong clinical pharmacotherapy knowledge and medication management skills
• Experience and interest in teaching and precepting pharmacy residents or students

Schedule/hours are to be determined, allowing for flexibility based on departmental needs.

This direct hire opportunity is ideal for pharmacists eager to advance clinical expertise and contribute to education within a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to take the next step in their clinical pharmacy career.

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.