Interpret and enter drug orders and patient data into the computer system
Select, prepare, and dispense medications for inpatient and outpatient prescriptions
Label drug products according to established procedures
Provide drug information and dispense employee prescriptions
Interact with healthcare personnel regarding drug actions and IV compatibility
Screen for drug allergies and interactions, conducting patient medication interviews as needed
Maintain accurate records of controlled substances and investigational drugs
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment
Engagement with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
Access to ongoing professional development and training
Involvement in patient care and medication management
Contribution to improving patient outcomes through pharmaceutical care
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job Description Interprets, compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical supplies, using standard physical and chemical procedures to fill written prescriptions issued by physicians, and other qualified prescribers. Enters drug orders into computer profile.
Job Responsibility
* Interprets and enters drug orders and patient data into computer profile. Selects, prepares, and dispenses drug products to fill inpatient and outpatient prescriptions. Labels drug products as per procedure.
* Dispenses employee prescriptions, initiates profile system, and provides drug information.
* Interacts with health care personnel to provide information on drug action or delivery of various medications. Provides compatibility information for IV administration of various drugs.
* Screens for drug allergy and drug interactions. Notes drugs or classes of drugs contraindicated in specific disease states. Conducts pre-admission and discharge patient medication interviews upon request.
* Reviews patient charts and nursing medication-charting documents for accuracy and completeness to maintain accurate patient profile. Ensures drugs are reordered as per hospital policy and procedure.
* Maintains records and inventory of investigation drugs, controlled substances, and methadone. Maintains records of transactions and delivery.
* Manufactures, prepares, and labels compound and solutions, and other sterile products.
Performs related duties, as required.
*ADA Essential Functions
Job Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and one (1) year experience, required OR PharmD, required.
Must possess current license to practice Pharmacy in New York State.
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
About Northwell Health
Northwell Health is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides clinical care, research, and medical education in New York. It is the largest healthcare provider and private employer in the state of New York, with over 72000 employees. Northwell Health has 23 hospitals and more than 700 outpatient facilities, as well as a medical school and a research institute. The organization was founded in 1997 as North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System and changed its name to Northwell Health in 2015.
