Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services and the Director of Pharmacy Operations, optimizes patient medication therapy by providing comprehensive pharmacy services. Using clinical judgement and available resources, approves the ordering of medications for patients treated at Highland Hospital. Oversees and directly contributes to the compounding, preparation, and dispensing of medications for patients of Highland Hospital in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Works collaboratively with the health care team to accomplish patient care goals.

The distribution of clinical and operational responsibilities may vary depending upon the assigned responsibilities of the pharmacist. For example, a level II pharmacist may play a very important role in the main pharmacy or the IV compounding area where the opportunity to spend significant time on more clinical responsibilities is not feasible. Regardless of the focus of the assigned responsibilities, the degree of specialized knowledge and competencies is expected to be greater than that of a Level I pharmacist

Salary Range:
$126,258-$163,610

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Job Requirements

1. Education: Fulfill the requirements to be a licensed pharmacist in NYS. Pharm. D with minimum of 1 year of residency training preferred.
2. Experience: Then newly hired Level II pharmacists is someone with either prior (greater than or equal to 2 years) of relevant acute care pharmacy experience or has successfully completed a post-graduate year 1 (PGY1) accredited pharmacy residency.
3. License/Certification Required: Current New York state license (or eligible for licensure) to practice professional pharmacy.
4. Skills: Critical thinking, basic clinical knowledge, problem solving abilities