Document Management, Federal Laws and Regulations, Legal, Medications, Order Processing, People Management, Pharmacy, Prescription Drugs, Prescription Filling, Regulations, Regulatory Reports, Regulatory Requirements, State Laws and Regulations, Technical Leadership
Pharmacist
Ensures the correct medication is administered to patients. This includes clinical appropriateness of the medication as well as the product delivery in an appropriate manner.
Job Responsibilities:
- Interprets and, if necessary, clarifies orders / prescriptions written by physicians and other authorized practitioners and intervene when clinically appropriate.
- Ensures that orders / prescriptions are filled according to recognized professional standards, state and federal laws, and departmental policies.
- Communication with patients where necessary in all prescription counseling and educational activities required by law.
- Maintains accurate controlled substance documentation as required by UHS Pharmacy department and all governing regulatory agencies.
- Oversee and supervise technical staff during distributive activities.
- Maintains a general knowledge of order / prescription processing.
- Prepares, supervise and checks the preparation of compounded products.
- Prepares and executes for signature all pharmacy related documents and reports to meet regulatory requirements.
- Will perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- One (1) year of experience as a pharmacist.
Required Education:
- Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.). OR
- Pharm.D. in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university.
Required Certifications & Licensure:
- Licensed as a Pharmacist in New York State or NYS internship permit.