Department/Unit:

Pharmacy

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: Min. $43.14/hr - Max $71.18/hr

The Pharmacist is responsible for providing a full range of pharmaceutical care services. Working as part of the patient care team the pharmacist contributes unique expertise in medication safety, therapeutics, education and medication preparation. The Pharmacist reports to the Pharmacy Supervisors and Directors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical careActively promote medication safetyPromote rational cost-effective use of medicationsProvide pharmaceutical care to all types and ages of patients cared for at AMC.Effectively performs medication order and drug therapy review leading to improved patient outcomesPrepare and dispense medicationsProvide drug informationMonitor patient drug therapyCollaborate with other caregivers, the patient and significant others to optimize pharmaceutical careSupervise and direct support personnelParticipate in training and development of staffProvide professional services and when needed, leadership, to the Department, Center and CommunityRoutinely work with management and others to improve pharmaceutical care and services.In the absence of a supervisor, can assume essential responsibilities and functions of pharmacy supervisor/manager for limited periods of time.Assist in the continued advancement of pharmaceutical care services.Willingly provide any and all appropriate functions as a recognized expert and leader.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in pharmacy from ACPE accredited school - requiredDoctorate Degree in pharmacy from ACPE accredited school - requiredExperience in health system pharmacy practice - preferredDemonstrated basic working knowledge of pharmacy practiceAssumes responsibilities for coordinating and supervising one or more areas or functions of the department when needed.Applies skills and knowledge to improve overall quality of pharmaceutical care within organizational.Developing as a role model through dedication to the highest standards of professionalism.Demonstrates ability to develop a leadership role in providing pharmaceutical care.PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist Current NYS Pharmacy License. Upon Hire - required

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.