Inpatient Pharmacist [Oneonta, NY] - IP 26-14887

JOB TITLE: Inpatient Pharmacist

LOCATION: Oneonta, NY 13820

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Job type: Contract (NO BENEFITS)
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Local candidates required: Yes
• Traveler candidates required: Yes

SCHEDULE

• Monday to Friday: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Weekends and holidays: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

PAY

• Local: $70 - $82 per hour, as per experience
• Traveler: $2,800 - $3,200 per week, as per experience

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• D.Pharm, B.Pharm, or Pharm.D from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration with the relevant State Pharmacy Council, where applicable

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Order Review and Dispensing

• Review and verify medication orders and prescriptions for accuracy, appropriate dosage, frequency, route of administration, and duration of therapy
• Dispense medications to patients admitted to general wards, ICUs, emergency units, and other hospital departments as per authorized prescriptions
• Ensure timely availability and distribution of medicines to patient care units

Clinical Safety

• Check for potential drug interactions, contraindications, duplicate therapy, allergies, and medication-related risks
• Follow proper procedures for handling high-alert medications, look-alike/sound-alike drugs, and refrigerated medicines
• Report medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and other medication safety concerns according to hospital policy

Coordination and Patient Support

• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and clinical teams to clarify medication orders and resolve prescription-related queries
• Support medication reconciliation during patient admission, transfer, and discharge, as required
• Provide medication information and counseling to patients or caregivers when required

Inventory and Records

• Maintain accurate medication dispensing records, registers, and pharmacy documentation
• Monitor medication stock, expiry dates, batch numbers, storage conditions, and inventory levels
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper storage of medicines in the inpatient pharmacy

Compliance and Quality

• Ensure compliance with hospital pharmacy procedures, infection control standards, and applicable pharmacy regulations
• Assist in audits, stock verification, expiry monitoring, and quality improvement activities
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and follow hospital policies and professional ethics