Inpatient Pharmacist in Utica, NY

Located in Utica, NY, this direct hire opportunity is for a Pharmacist II Clinical Pharmacist to provide specialized clinical pharmacy services within a hospital inpatient setting. Reporting to the Pharmacy Operations Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Manager, or designee, this role involves working in a decentralized environment such as the emergency department or intensive care unit, contributing to patient care through collaboration and clinical expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver clinical pharmacy services on assigned hospital units, partnering with healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes.
• Review and independently verify medication orders, ensuring appropriate dosing, route, frequency, interactions, allergies, and therapeutic appropriateness.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary rounds and offer evidence-based medication therapy recommendations.
• Conduct medication reconciliation, provide patient counseling, and offer drug information consultations.
• Monitor patient medication profiles to identify and resolve potential drug-related problems.
• Support the PGY1 pharmacy residency program by precepting residents, delivering educational presentations, and providing evaluations and feedback.
• Prepare sterile IV admixtures and compounded sterile products in compliance with USP standards and facility protocols.
• Train and oversee pharmacy technicians and staff involved in sterile compounding.
• Mentor pharmacy students and contribute to clinical education initiatives.
• Engage in medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and the development of departmental policies.
• Maintain compliance with New York State and federal pharmacy regulations.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college.
• Active New York State pharmacist license in good standing.
• 13 years of hospital pharmacy experience.
• Clinical pharmacy experience in hospital settings such as emergency departments or critical care units.
• Strong expertise in pharmacotherapy and medication management.
• Completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency program.
• Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) preferred.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in teaching and precepting pharmacy residents and students.

Schedule: To be determined.

This position offers the chance to advance clinical pharmacy practice in a collaborative healthcare environment. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to apply your clinical skills in a dynamic hospital setting, submit your application today.

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.